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RIABROXOL SYRUP 100ML

RIYADH PHARMA
COMPOSITION: during pregnancy, especially during the first trimes-
Syrup: ter, should be observed. The drug is excreted in
Each 5ml contains Ambroxol Hydrochloride (BP) breast milk, but is not likely to affect the infant when
15mg. therapeutic doses are used. In both cases, consult
the doctor before use.
CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY:
RIABROXOL has been shown to increase respi- DOSAGE:
ratory tract secretion. It enhances pulmonary sur- Syrup:
factant production and stimulates ciliary activ- Adults and children over 12 years: 10ml 3 times
ity. Improvement of mucociliary clearance has daily.
been shown in clinical pharmacological studies. For the therapy of acute respiratory tract disorders
Enhancement of fluid secretion and mucociliary and for the initial treatment of chronic condition up
clearance facilitates expectoration and eases cough. to 14 days, the dose may be increased to 20ml 2
times daily.
INDICATIONS:
Children 6-12 years: 5ml 2-3 times daily.
RIABROXOL is indicated for secretolytic therapy
Children 2-6 years: 2.5ml 3 times daily.
in acute and chronic bronchopulmonary diseases
associated with mucus secretion such as acute Children under 2 years: 2.5ml 2 times daily.
exacerbation of chronic bronchitis, bronchiectasis, OVERDOSAGE:
asthmoid bronchitis and bronchial asthma. In case of overdose, patients may suffer from
CONTRAINDICATIONS: increased salivation, retching, vomiting and drop in
Ambroxol Hydrochloride should not be used in blood pressure.
patients known to be hypersensitive to Ambroxol or In case of accidental or intentional extreme overdos-
other components of the formulation. age, the cardiovascular system should be monitored
and if necessary, symptomatic measures should be
DRUG INTERACTIONS: taken.
Administration of Ambroxol together with antibiotics
(amoxycillin, cefuroxime, erythromycin and doxycy- STORAGE:
cline) may lead to a higher antibiotic concentration Store at room temperature (15-25)C.
in the lung tissue. No clinically relevant unfavourable Do not use the drug after the expiry date printed on
interaction with other medications has been report- the package.
ed. PRESENTATIONS:
PRECAUTIONS: Syrup: 100ml bottles.
Ambroxol Hydrochloride should be taken at meal
times.
ADVERSE REACTIONS:
Allergic reactions and mild gastro-intestinal side
effects have been rarely reported.
USE DURING PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
The usual precautions regarding the use of drugs
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