Medicine details

Image Lytex
Name Lytex SR 75
Dosage Capsule
Generic Name Ambroxol
Classes Mucolytic
Respiratory Agent
Respiratory Inhalant
Diseases Asthma
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis Pneumoconiosis
Emphysema
Respiratory Disease
Tracheo Bronchitis
Company Ibn Sina Pharmaceutical Ind. Ltd.

Drug Package Details

Strength 75 mg
Storage Condition
Origin Country Bangladesh
Commercial Pack 30
Price per pack 164.55
Cost per pack 144.80
Package unit 5 caps strip
Price per unit 5.48
Cost per unit 4.83
Discount 0
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Remarks

Ambroxol

Ambroxol is a mucolytic agent. It breaks down acid mucopolysaccharide fibers, the main component of sputum or mucus, making the sputum thinner and easier to cough out. 

Ambroxol is indicated for the symptomatic relief of cough for the following condition-

  • tracheobronchitis
  • emphysema
  • bronchitis
  • bronchiectasis
  • bronchospasm asthma
  • Adults: daily dose of 30 mg (one Ambroxol tablet ) to 120 mg (4 Ambroxol tablets) taken in 2 to 3 divided doses
  • Children up to 2 years: half a teaspoonful Ambroxol syrup twice daily
  • Children 2 - 5 years: half a teaspoonful Ambroxol syrup 3 times daily
  • Children over 5 years: One teaspoonful Ambroxol syrup 2-3 times daily.

Ambroxol may cause the following side effects-

  • Nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • dyspepsia
  • dry mouth or throat
  • abdominal pain
  • heartburn
  • dysgeusia/ taste dsiturbances
  • Precaution is advised while treating patients with stomach or duodenal ulcers, ciliary dyskinesia, and bronchial conditions. 
  • Although rare, here have been reports of fatal reactions in pediatric patients.

Contraindication

Contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to any component of the formulation.

There is no known contraindications of the preparation in terms of food and drinks.