Epexol/Epexol Forte Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Ambroxol HCl

Indications/Uses

Acute & chronic resp tract diseases particularly in chronic bronchitis exacerbation & asthmatic bronchitis & bronchial asthma; pre- & post-op treatment & in intensive care to avoid pulmonary complications.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Tab Adult & childn >10 yr 1 tab, 5-10 yr ½ tab. To be taken 3 times daily. Syr Adult & childn >10 yr 2 tsp 3 times daily, 5-10 yr 1 tsp 2-3 times daily, 2-5 yr ½ tsp 3 times daily, <2 yr ½ tsp twice daily. Oral drops Childn up to 2 yr 0.5 mL (10 drops) 2 times daily. Forte syr Adult & childn >10 yr 5 mL 3 times daily, 5-10 yr 2.5 mL 2-3 times daily.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Special Precautions

Prolonged use. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Mild GI side effects; intolerance reactions, skin rash, face oedema, dyspnoea, fever.

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Drug Interactions

Corticosteroids, bronchodilators, antibiotics.

MIMS Class

Cough & Cold Preparations

ATC Classification

R05CB06 - ambroxol ; Belongs to the class of mucolytics. Used in the treatment of wet cough.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Epexol oral drops 15 mg/mL

Packing/Price

20 mL x 1's (Rp41,500/boks)

Form

Epexol Forte syr 30 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's (Rp30,600/boks)

Form

Epexol syr 15 mg/5 mL

Packing/Price

120 mL x 1's (Rp19,100/boks)

Form

Epexol tab 30 mg

Packing/Price

10 × 10's (Rp92,500/boks)

Epexol/Epexol Forte

ambroxol

Manufacturer:

Sanbe