Ambroxol hydrochloride is the active ingredient of Mucosolvan, it has been shown to increase respiratory tract secretion. It enhances pulmonary surfactant production and stimulates ciliary activity. These actions result in improved mucus flow and transport (mucociliary clearance). Enhancement of fluid secretion and mucociliary clearance facilitates expectoration and eases cough.
It is indicated in secretolytic therapy in acute and chronic bronchopulmonary diseases associated with abnormal mucus secretion and impaired mucus transport.
DosageAdults and children over 12 years: 10 mL (2 tsps) 3 times daily.
Children 6 - 12 years: 5 mL (1 tsp) 2 - 3 times daily.
Children 2 - 5 years: 2.5 mL (1/2 tsp) 3 times daily.
Children under 2 years: 2.5 mL (1/2 tsp) 2 times daily. In acute respiratory indication, medical advice should be sought if symptoms do not improve or worsen in the course of therapy.
Ambroxol hydrochloride (Mucosolvan) can be taken with or without food.
PrecautionsMucosolvan should not be used in patients known to be hypersensitive to ambroxol hydrochloride or other components of the formulation.
Ambroxol hydrochloride is excreted in breast milk.Although unfavourable effects on breastfed infants would not be expected, Mucosolvan is not recommended for use in nursing mothers.
