What is Flavamed 30mg? Ambroxol Hydrochloride Tablets for Bronchitis and Respiratory Disease
Flavamed 30mg is a mucolytic drug containing the active substance ambroxol hydrochloride. It is used in diseases of the lungs and bronchitis accompanied by the formation of thick bronchial secretions (mucus). Flavamed liquefies thick bronchial secretions and allows their easy detachment by coughing.
Before Taking Flavamed
Do not take Flavamed if you:
- Are hypersensitive (allergic) to ambroxol hydrochloride or any other ingredient
- Are a child under 6 years — Flavamed can only be used by children over 6 years
Take Special Care With Flavamed If You Have
- Previously experienced very severe skin hypersensitivity reactions (Stevens-Johnson syndrome or Lyell’s syndrome) — if changes in skin and mucous membranes occur, stop taking immediately and see a doctor at once
- Renal impairment or severe hepatic disease — use only with caution at longer intervals or a reduced dose
- A rare disease with increased bronchial mucus production (e.g. fixed cilia syndrome) — Flavamed can only be used under medical supervision, as mucus cannot be separated from the lung in such cases
- Peptic ulcer disease — mucolytics can irritate the stomach lining; consult your doctor before use
Drug Interactions
No clinically significant adverse interactions with other medications have been reported.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Take Flavamed during pregnancy or lactation only according to precise instructions from your doctor. Use during the first trimester of pregnancy is not recommended. The active substance passes into breast milk — use by nursing mothers is not recommended.
Important Ingredient Information
Flavamed contains lactose (milk sugar). If your doctor has told you that you suffer from an intolerance to some sugars, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
Flavamed Dosage
- Children aged 6–12 years: Half a tablet 2–3 times per day (equivalent to 2–3 × 15 mg ambroxol hydrochloride); maximum 1.5 tablets per day (45 mg)
- Adolescents over 12 years and adults: 1 tablet 3 times daily (3 × 30 mg) for the first 2–3 days, then 1 tablet 2 times daily (2 × 30 mg); maximum 3 tablets per day (90 mg). For adult patients, the daily dosage may be increased to 2 tablets 2 times daily
Take Flavamed after meals, without chewing, and with plenty of liquid (e.g. water, tea, or fruit juice). The tablet can be divided into two equal halves.
Duration of Treatment
Flavamed should not be used for more than 4–5 days without consulting a doctor. If symptoms do not respond after 4–5 days or worsen, see a doctor immediately.
Possible Side Effects
Common: Nausea. Uncommon: Abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, dyspepsia. Very rare: Severe skin reactions (Lyell’s syndrome and Stevens-Johnson syndrome). Not known: Severe allergic (anaphylactic) reactions including shock, angioedema, pruritus, and other hypersensitivity reactions; rash; urticaria.
If any side effect becomes serious, discontinue treatment with Flavamed immediately and inform your doctor or pharmacist.
Storage
Keep out of reach of children. Do not store above 25°C. Do not use after the expiry date stated on the blister and carton.
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