AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops

15 ML 

AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops is a medicine with the combination of Levosalbutamol, Ambroxol and Guaifenesin that is used to relieve productive cough, sore throat and asthma in children. It helps to relieve symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, breathing difficulties, coughing, etc. It works by dissolving thick mucus in the airways and relaxing the airway muscles and enables easy breathing in your child.

AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops shows some common side effects like headache, diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting. These symptoms usually subside after your child's body adapts to this medication. However, if these effects persist or become severe, contact your child's doctor immediately.

AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops can be given with or without food. Prefer giving it with food to avoid stomach irritation. The dose and duration are determined by the paediatrician based on your child's weight and age. Do not stop using this medicine even if your child feels better after taking few doses, because abrupt discontinuation may lead to worsening of your child's condition. Also do not give this medicine in more quantities to get fast relief as overdosing may lead to severe side effects.

AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops may interact with other medicines. Inform the doctor about your child's medical history, including any previous episodes of lungs, liver, kidney or heart problems, and other medical conditions. This information is necessary for dose adjustment and your child's overall treatment plans.

Major & minor side effects for AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops

• Dizziness
• Headache
• Rash
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Upset stomach
• Diarrhoea
• Hive

What is it prescribed for?

• Productive cough

A productive cough produces phlegm or mucus. It feels like something is stuck in the chest and throat. This usually occurs due to underlying diseases like cold and flu. AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops is an effective medicine for relieving cough in your child. This medicine dissolves the phlegm and helps your child to breathe easily. Along with this medicine, give your child steam inhalation and lukewarm water for faster recovery.

• Sore throat

Sore throat is a feeling of pain and irritation in the throat, especially while swallowing. It is mostly associated with infections like flu or cold. AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops is an effective medicine for children that helps in reducing the pain and discomfort in throat. It soothes the irritated throat and helps in faster recovery.

• Asthma

Asthma is a respiratory disorder in which the airway passage is swollen, produces extra mucus and cause difficulty in breathing. It is a common condition, mostly seen in children above 5 years of age. The symptoms are wheezing sound while breathing, chest tightness, frequent coughing and difficulty in breathing. AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops treat the symptoms of asthma in children. It relaxes and widens the airway muscles and dissolves the thick mucus hence, makes it easier for your child to breathe.

Commonly asked questions

• How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

The time required for AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops to show its action is around 30 minutes.

• How long do the effects of this medicine last?

AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops remains active in the body for up to 6 hours.

• Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

• Is this a habit forming medicine?

No habit-forming tendencies were reported for AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops.

• Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

Since AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops is exclusively used in children.

• Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops is mainly recommended for use only in children.

Allergy

Avoid giving AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops if your child has a history of allergy to it or any of the ingredients present in it. Seek immediate medical attention if your child experiences any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Gastric ulcer

A gastric ulcer is the presence of sores in the stomach due to excessive acid production. If your child has any stomach problem, avoid giving AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops as it may worsen the condition of your child.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Since AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops is exclusively used in children.

Breast-feeding

AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops is mainly recommended for use only in children.

General warnings

Cough suppressants

Avoid giving AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops while giving cough suppressants as cough suppressants work in the opposite way. Inform your paediatrician about all the medications of your child.

Other medicines

AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops may interact with many other medicines. Hence, inform the paediatrician about all the current medicines you are giving to your child, including supplements.

Other diseases

Inform the paediatrician about all the past/present episodes of your child's medical conditions including heart, kidney, liver, lungs or any condition associated with the thyroid and/or other glands, etc., before beginning treatment with AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops. It is important for dose adjustment and planning overall treatment.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip the scheduled dose of AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops. If you forget to give a dose, make sure that you remember to give the next dose when it is due. Do not give two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

Overdose

Never give more than the prescribed dose of AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops. If you suspect that you may have given an overdose of this medicine, take him or her to the nearest emergency medical department.

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Amitriptyline

Ketoconazole

Furosemide

Disease interactions

Heart Disease

The use of AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops has been associated with an increase in heart rate. Hence, you should be cautious while giving this medicine to your child, especially if your child has any heart conditions.

Diabetes

Diabetes is a condition in which there is an increase in blood sugar levels. It is of two types, Type 1 (insulin-dependent ) and Type 2 (non-insulin-dependent). In infants and children Type 1 diabetes is seen. If your child is diagnosed with diabetes, take caution while giving AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops as this medication may produce a slight increase in blood sugar levels. Monitor your child's blood sugar levels regularly.

Hypokalemia

Hypokalemia is a decrease in blood potassium levels. Give AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops with caution as it may worsen your child's condition.

Kidney diseases

If your child has a kidney problems, take caution while giving AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops. It is recommended to monitor the kidney function of your child on a regular basis.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.

This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

Give AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops as directed by your child's doctor. The dose, frequency, and duration of administration are based on your child's condition. Do not give more than the prescribed dose. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed.

Give this medicine with food to avoid stomach irritation. Give your child lukewarm drinking water, this will help to loosen and expel the mucus.

Oily food can irritate the throat and lungs airways, avoid giving these types of foods to your child.

Let your child have enough rest and sleep, this will help in faster recovery.

Do not exceed the prescribed dose of this medication to get faster recovery as it may lead to serious side effects.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

AMBELITE™-LS JUNIOR Drops contains levosalbutamol, ambroxol and guaifenesin. Levosalbutamol works by relaxing the smooth muscles and opens the blocked air passages thereby improves the amount of airflow to the lungs. Ambroxol is a mucolytic that makes mucous (phlegm) thinner and helps in expelling out easily. Guaifenesin is an expectorant that helps in relieving productive cough by decreasing the stickiness of the mucous in the airways.

Legal Status

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Classification

Category

Adrenergic bronchodilators, Mucolytics, Expectorants

Schedule

Schedule H

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