ambril drop - Ambroxol (7.5mg) medicine

ambril drop - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes

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๐Ÿญ Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Jun 28, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 28, 2026

What is ambril drop used for?

Ambrodil Syrup (Ambroxol) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Ambroxol (7.5mg), which Increases secretion of respiratory tract fluid, reduces mucus viscosity, and enh. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Ambroxol
  • Manufacturer: Maneesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: A
  • Prescription Required: Yes
๐Ÿ’ก Did You Know? The first generic medicine was introduced in India in 1970 after the Patents Act was amended.

๐Ÿ’Š ambril drop Uses & Benefits

Acute and chronic respiratory diseases with abnormal mucus secretion

Off-label uses: Neonatal respiratory distress syndrome (as adjunct)

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Ambroxol
Brand NameAmbrodil Syrup
ManufacturerManeesh Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
Action ClassMucolytics
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (15-30ยฐC), protect from light
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionRapidly absorbed from gastrointestinal tract
DistributionWidely distributed in body tissues, crosses blood-brain barrier
Protein BindingApproximately 90%
MetabolismHepatic, primarily via glucuronidation
Half-Life7-12 hours
ExcretionRenal (90% as metabolites, 10% unchanged)
Bioavailability70-80%
Onset of Action30 minutes
Peak Plasma Time1-2 hours
Duration of Action6-12 hours

How It Works

Increases secretion of respiratory tract fluid, reduces mucus viscosity, and enhances mucociliary clearance

Mechanism Steps

1Stimulates type II pneumocytes to increase surfactant production
2Enhances ciliary beat frequency
3Reduces mucus viscosity by depolymerizing mucopolysaccharides

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take ambril drop

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of ambril drop

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Dyspepsia

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Stevens-Johnson syndrome

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Rash
  • Urticaria

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Antitussives Major Reduced cough reflex leading to mucus accumulation
Anticholinergics Moderate Additive drying effect on respiratory secretions
CNS depressants Moderate Increased sedation
Paracetamol Minor No significant interaction
Theophylline Minor No significant interaction

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Antitussives
  • Cough suppressants

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Anticholinergics
  • CNS depressants

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Paracetamol
  • Theophylline

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

No significant food interactions

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

May increase CNS depression

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to ambroxol, peptic ulcer, severe hepatic or renal impairment

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Respiratory status, sputum characteristics, liver function tests

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Excreted in breast milk; use with caution

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Gastric lavage, symptomatic treatment

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if almost time for next dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Reviewed: Jun 28, 2026

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๐Ÿ”„ Substitutes for ambril drop

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Alternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Ambroxol (7.5mg)):

Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.

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