Azithromycin + Ambroxol

Last updated 12 Apr 2021 | 10:22 AM (UTC)

Azithromycin + Ambroxol Uses

Azithromycin+Ambroxol is used in the treatment of respiratory tract infection.

How Azithromycin + Ambroxol works

Azithromycin + Ambroxol is a combination of two medicines: Azithromycin and Ambroxol which treat respiratory tract infection associated with excessive mucus (phlegm). Azithromycin is a macrolide antibiotic. It stops bacterial growth by inhibiting synthesis of essential proteins which are required by bacteria to carry out vital functions. Ambroxol is a mucolytic which thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Addition of Ambroxol enhances the antibacterial effect of Azithromycin .

Common side effects of Azithromycin + Ambroxol

Nausea, Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Allergic reaction

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Medicine brands for Azithromycin + Ambroxol

Alembic Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Cadila Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹47 to ₹47

1 variant(s)

Semycin AX

Sonika Life Sciences Ltd

Centaur Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹38 to ₹116

2 variant(s)

Aziwok AX

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹65 to ₹65

1 variant(s)

Vzith A

Vatican Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

₹92 to ₹92

1 variant(s)

Zirotis-AM

Atlantis Formulations Pvt Ltd

₹263 to ₹263

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Azithromycin + Ambroxol

Take your medication timely to maintain steady levels in your body.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Do not take antacids 2 hours before or after taking Azithromycin + Ambroxol.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Stop taking Azithromycin + Ambroxol and inform your doctor immediately if you develop an itchy rash, swelling of the face, throat or tongue or breathing difficulties while taking it.

Frequently asked questions for Azithromycin + Ambroxol

Q. What if I don't get better after using Azithromycin+Ambroxol?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Q. Can I stop taking Azithromycin+Ambroxol when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Azithromycin+Ambroxol and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Q. What if I miss my dose?

Take Azithromycin+Ambroxol as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.