AMBREX 30 mg.150 ml.

WHAT AMBREX AND WHAT IT IS USED
AMBREX is indicated in acute and chronic respiratory diseases occurring with the formation of thick secretions in the airways. In this way facilitates its separation, relieves cough and improved breathing.
AMBREX syrup contains ambroxol hydrochloride, which liquefies the bronchial secretions and enhances the movement of the cilia of the bronchial mucosa, which leads to an increased exudation.

2. BEFORE YOU TAKE AMBREX
Do not take AMBREX
if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to bromhexine or ambroxol derivative, or any of the other ingredients of AMBREX. An allergic reaction may be recognized by the appearance of: rash, itching, redness of the skin and difficulty breathing;
if you are pregnant in the first three months of pregnancy;
if you have an ulcer of the stomach and / or duodenum.
Take special care with AMBREX
Consult your doctor before you start taking AMBREX syrup if you suffer from kidney or liver failure;
Do not take AMBREX if you have any treatment with codeine cough or other means. When these drugs are co-administered, the removal of abundant secretions from the respiratory tract is difficult;
There are very rare reports of patients following the use of ambroxol appeared severe skin reactions with violating the integrity of the skin, ulcers or blisters (Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyle). So if you notice the appearance of reactions of the skin and mucous membranes should immediately consult your doctor and stop using AMBREX.
Taking other medicines
Please tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.

It is particularly important to tell your doctor:
if taking antibiotics such as amoxicillin, cefuroxime, erythromycin and doxycycline as the concomitant use of ambroxol hydrochloride leads to a higher concentration of the antibiotic in the bronchial secretions and saliva;
If atropine, amantadine, tricyclic antidepressants, haloperidol, H1 receptor blockers and procainamide. They suppress the activity of the cilia and reduced secretion of mucus.
Pregnancy and lactation
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.
The safety of this product during pregnancy has not been established. Its use during the first trimester is not recommended.
AMBREKS passes into breast milk. If you are pregnant, you think you are pregnant or nursing, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Driving and using machines
No data AMBREX influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Important information about some of the ingredients of AMBREX
AMBREX syrup comprises sorbitol. If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, contact your doctor before taking this product.
AMBREX contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate, because that can cause allergic reactions (possibly be delayed) and rarely bronchospasm.

3. HOW TO TAKE AMBREX
This medicine is available without prescription. If you are unsure ask your doctor or pharmacist. AMBREX syrup is taken orally.

Recommended dosage of AMBREX syrup for adults:
Initial dose: 2 scoops 2 times daily (2 times 10 ml). Subsequently, the dose is adjusted to 1 scoop two - three times a day.
The optimal duration of treatment is from 8 to 10 days.
For use in children over 2 years AMBREX use of 15 mg / 5 ml syrup.
For use in children under 2 years AMBREX use of 15 mg / 5 ml syrup - a prescription.
In children under 1 year not recommended giving mucolytic, for lack of coughing. The assessment must be carried out by a doctor.

If you take more dose AMBREX
If you think you take more than the recommended dose, seek medical attention immediately.

If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

4. POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS
Like all medicines, AMBREX syrup can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
AMBREKS syrup generally well tolerated. Less common side effects are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, shortness of breath, rash, itching, tiredness and headache. It is possible that transient increases in some enzymes (ALT, AST).

If any of the side effects gets serious, or you notice other effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.

5. HOW TO STORE AMBREX
Keep out of reach of children.
Store in the original container.
Shelf life after opening: 6 months.
Do not use AMBREX syrup after the expiry date stated on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.

6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
What AMBREX
The active substance is ambroxol hydrochloride. Each dose of 5 ml AMBREKS syrup contains 30 mg of ambroxol hydrochloride.
The other ingredients are: sorbitol (E420), methyl parahydroxybenzoate (E218), propyl parahydroxybenzoate (E216), sodium citrate, citric acid monohydrate, a raspberry flavor, purified water.

AMBREKS looks like and contents of the pack
Clear, colorless syrup flavor of raspberries.
Amber glass bottle of 150 ml with measuring spoon with capacity of 5 ml per carton.