Ambcet 5 mg/60 mg Tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is ambcet 5 mg/60 mg tablet used for?
Ambcet 5 mg/60 mg Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat respiratory allergies and cough. Cetirizine is an antihistamine that blocks histamine to relieve allergy symptoms like sneezing and runny nose. Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins mucus, making it easier to cough up. It helps in conditions like allergic rhinitis and productive cough.
- Generic Name: Cetirizine + Ambroxol
- Manufacturer: Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Category A
- Prescription Required: Yes
💊 ambcet 5 mg/60 mg tablet Uses & Benefits
Allergic rhinitis, cough with thick mucus, upper respiratory tract infections
Off-label uses: Chronic urticaria, COPD exacerbations
📋 Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Cetirizine + Ambroxol |
| Brand Name | Amcold |
| Manufacturer | Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Antihistamine + Mucolytic |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at 25°C (77°F); protect from light and moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
🔬 How This Medicine Works (Pharmacology)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Cetirizine: Selective H1 receptor antagonist; Ambroxol: Increases airway secretion and reduces mucus viscosity
Mechanism Steps
💡 How to Take ambcet 5 mg/60 mg tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
⚠️ Side Effects of ambcet 5 mg/60 mg tablet
✅ Common Side Effects
🚨 Serious Side Effects
⚠️ Rare Side Effects
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
🔬 Drug Interactions
| Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol | Moderate | Increased drowsiness and dizziness |
| MAOIs | Major | Increased risk of hypertensive crisis |
| CNS Depressants | Moderate | Enhanced sedative effect |
🚨 Major Interactions
- CNS depressants
- Alcohol
- MAOIs
⚡ Moderate Interactions
- Anticholinergics
- CYP3A4 inhibitors
🍷 Alcohol Interaction
Increased CNS depression
🛡️ Safety & Warnings
🚫 Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any component, severe renal impairment (CrCl
🤱 Lactation Safety
Cetirizine excreted in milk; Ambroxol likely safe
💊 Overdose Management
Symptomatic and supportive; gastric lavage if recent
⏰ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose
🔄 Substitutes for ambcet 5 mg/60 mg tablet
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Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.