Amdex Syrup - Uses, Price, Side Effects
What is amdex syrup used for?
Amdex Syrup is a combination of Bromhexine (a mucolytic) and Guaifenesin (an expectorant) used to relieve cough and chest congestion by thinning and loosening mucus in the airways, making it easier to cough out.
- Generic Name: Bromhexine + Guaifenesin
- Manufacturer: Ampus Life Sciences Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: A
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ amdex syrup Uses & Benefits
Productive cough, acute bronchitis, chronic bronchitis, COPD
Off-label uses: Sinusitis, Cystic fibrosis (adjunct)
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Bromhexine + Guaifenesin |
| Brand Name | Ascoril Plus Expectorant |
| Manufacturer | Ampus Life Sciences Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | RESPIRATORY |
| Action Class | Mucolytic and Expectorant |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Store at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)
Pharmacokinetics
How It Works
Bromhexine increases secretion of respiratory tract fluid and reduces mucus viscosity; Guaifenesin increases respiratory tract fluid output and reduces mucus viscosity.
Mechanism Steps
๐ก How to Take amdex syrup
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
Dosage Timeline
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of amdex syrup
โ Common Side Effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Headache
๐จ Serious Side Effects
- Bronchospasm
- Severe allergic reaction
- GI bleeding
โ ๏ธ Rare Side Effects
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Anaphylaxis
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
๐ฌ Drug Interactions
| โ ๏ธ Drug | Severity | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Warfarin | Moderate | Increased risk of bleeding |
| MAOIs | Major | Hypertensive crisis |
| CNS Depressants | Moderate | Enhanced sedation |
๐จ Major Interactions
- Cough suppressants
- Anticholinergics
โก Moderate Interactions
- MAOIs
- Tricyclic antidepressants
โน๏ธ Minor Interactions
- Other CNS depressants
๐ฝ๏ธ Food Interactions
No significant food interactions
๐ท Alcohol Interaction
May increase CNS depression
๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
๐ซ Contraindications
Hypersensitivity, peptic ulcer, persistent cough with high fever
๐ Monitoring Parameters
Cough frequency, sputum characteristics, respiratory status
๐คฑ Lactation Safety
Excreted in breast milk; use with caution
๐ Overdose Management
Gastric lavage, supportive care
โฐ Missed Dose
Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose