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A mucolytic containing ambroxol hydrochloride indicated for the treatment of productive cough
Adults: Begin treatment by taking 10 ml 3 times a day, followed by 5 ml 3 times a day. Children up to the age of two: 2.5 ml twice daily; from two to five years: 2.5 ml 3 times a day; over five: 5 ml 3 times a day. Each ml of syrup is equivalent to 3 mg of ambroxol hydrochloride. Each bottle of syrup is supplied with a 5 ml measuring spoon with notches corresponding to 1/2 and 1/4. The syrup should be taken during or after main meals.
Syrup 200 ml 100 ml of syrup contain Active ingredient: 300 mg of ambroxol hydrochloride Excipients: Benzoic acid, glycerol 85%, sorbitol solution 70%, Hydroxyethylcellulose, raspberry aroma, purified water.
MUCOARICODIL should not be given to patients with hypersensitivity to the active ingredient or to one of the excipients or to patients with serious hepatic and/or renal impairment. The syrup contains sorbitol and is therefore contraindicated for patients with hereditary fructose intolerance. Generally contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation. For a complete list of precautions for use, read the information leaflet carefully.