Ambrosol Syrup is a combination medicine used to treat cough. It thins the mucus in the nose and windpipe, making it easier to cough out. This medicine also relieves throat irritation and provides cooling sensation.

Ambrosol Syrup is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach discomfort, headache, rash, tremor, and increased heart rate. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Uses of Ambrosol Syrup

Cough

Benefits of Ambrosol Syrup

In Cough

Ambrosol Syrup gives relief from cough by loosening thick mucus and making it easier to cough it out. It also makes it easier for air to move in and out of your airways. This reduces the frequency of coughing and makes you feel better. Ambrosol Syrup also soothes your throat and gives relief from irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Side effects of Ambrosol Syrup

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Ambrosol

Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Rash
Tremors
Increased heart rate
Upper abdominal pain
Urticaria
Itching
Sweating
Changes in serum aminotransferase levels
Bloating
Indigestion

How to use Ambrosol Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Ambrosol Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Ambrosol Syrup works

Ambrosol Syrup is a combination of four medicines: Ambroxol, Guaifenesin, Menthol and Terbutaline.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ambrosol Syrup. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Ambrosol Syrup may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Ambrosol Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Ambrosol Syrup alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ambrosol Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ambrosol Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Ambrosol Syrup is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ambrosol Syrup may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Ambrosol Syrup relieves cough associated with bronchitis, bronchial asthma, emphysema and other broncho-pulmonary disorders.
It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.
Stop taking Ambrosol Syrup and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.

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Patient concerns

She is suffering from fever & severe cough from 3 days doctor prescribed xyclav antibiotic, me feel plus syrup and ambrosol-L syrup but she is vomiting while taking medicines due to cough for this reason she can't take medicines sir pl advice me how get medicines to her tq sir Mef wel instead of me feel pl correction sir

Dr. Gopal Bansilal Samdani

Paediatrics

Dr need a diagnosis to suggest you medicine or give opinion. Diagnosis cannot be done without clinical examination of patient.There are many underlying causes of your symptoms. Different cause needs different treatment. Specific treatment cannot be given unless we establish exact underlying cause. Final and perfect diagnosis cannot be done without doing clinical examination of child.Please consult me or any other Paediatrician. will take detail history and will examine your child in detail. At time may ask you relevant investigations if necessary. All information will be used to determine exact underlying cause of problem. Depending upon cause will prescribe you treatment. Your child may need antibiotics. It is mandatory for the customer to have a prescription for the prescription medicines he/she is procuring. Valid prescription cannot be given without diagnosis.

Persisting pain in throat (tonsils) for a month. Had two courses of antibiotics, Cloff 500 drosin(?) along with coriminic and solvin with Ambrosol-D. Yet pain hasn't subsided and there is pain in swallowing along with dry coughs which increase during night time. There is vertigo problem as well.What can be done? Allergic to : Sulpha drug and E-mycin.

Dr. Sachin Goel

ENT

It is advised to consultant a ENT specialist for proper examination and subsequent treatment.

Cold and nasal block from 2 to 3 days and now followed by dry cough. Whereas the clod and nasal block has reduced. Cough will be heavy in closed room under A/c but no cough while walking / jogging / climbing stairs. What to do ? Shall I use Ambrolite D ?

Dr. Shubhra Chandan Pradhan

ENT

Don't use it, it may be infective cough. Ambrolyte D will suppress your cough and it will accumulate in chest. This is good in dry cough

User feedback

Patients taking Ambrosol Syrup

Thrice A Day

41%

Twice A Day

41%

Once A Day

18%

What are you using Ambrosol Syrup for?

Cough

89%

Others

11%

How much was the improvement?

Average

67%

Excellent

33%

What were the side-effects while using Ambrosol Syrup?

No Side Effec*

67%

Stomach disco*

33%

*No Side Effect, Stomach discomfort

How do you take Ambrosol Syrup?

Empty stomach

50%

With food

50%

Please rate Ambrosol Syrup on price

Expensive

50%

Average

50%

FAQs

Will a higher than the recommended dose of Ambrosol Syrup be more effective?

No, taking higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having increased side effects. If you do not find any relief in your symptoms while taking Ambrosol Syrup, please consult your doctor.

In which type of cough will the doctor prescribe Ambrosol Syrup?

Ambrosol Syrup is indicated in the treatment of a cough that is associated with excessive mucus secretion.

Are there any contraindications associated with use of Ambrosol Syrup?

It is not recommended to use Ambrosol Syrup if you have hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formulation. Avoid the medication if you have pre-existing ischaemic heart disease, significant risk factors for ischaemic heart disease and gastric ulceration.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ambrosol Syrup?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

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