MUCOSOLVAN FORTE SYRUP 100ML

Indications

Approved Uses

Treatment of acute and chronic respiratory (bronchopulmonary) diseases/disorders associated with abnormal mucus secretion and impaired mucus transport (productive cough).

Dosage & Administration

Dosing by Condition

For secretolytic therapy in bronchopulmonary diseases (30 mg/5 mL syrup): Adults and adolescents ≥12 years: 5 mL three times daily for 2-3 days, then 5 mL twice daily; Children 6-12 years: 2.5 mL two to three times daily; Children 2-5/6 years: 1.25 mL three times daily; <2 years: only on medical advice (often 1.25 mL twice daily where labeled).

How to Take

Oral use: measure the dose with a calibrated measuring device; may be taken with or without food; maintain adequate fluid intake. Shake well before use if the label instructs.

Side Effects

Common Side Effects

Common: gastrointestinal upset (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain/dyspepsia), and taste disturbance; dry mouth and oral/throat hypoesthesia can occur.

Side Effect Frequency

Common (1-10%): Nausea, taste disturbance, oral and pharyngeal numbness. Uncommon (0.1-1%): Vomiting, diarrhea, indigestion, abdominal pain, dry mouth. Rare (0.01-0.1%): Rash, urticaria. Not known: Severe allergic reactions, severe cutaneous adverse reactions (SJS, TEN), dry throat.

Safety & Warnings

Contraindications

Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to ambroxol hydrochloride or any excipients; not routinely listed as contraindicated in gastric ulcer disease (caution only).

Age Restriction

Generally suitable for children ≥2 years; use in children <2 years only on a physician’s advice/supervision.

Drug Interactions

Drug Interactions

Avoid routine combination with antitussives (may impair expectoration/lead to secretion retention); ambroxol may increase antibiotic concentrations in bronchial secretions (e.g., amoxicillin, cefuroxime, erythromycin, doxycycline) without usually requiring dose changes.

Storage & Patient Advice

Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the forgotten dose.

Patient Counseling

Explain it loosens mucus to make coughing up phlegm easier; measure doses accurately; may take with or without food (after meals if stomach upset); drink plenty of fluids; avoid combining with cough suppressants unless advised; stop and seek care for rash/blistering/mucosal lesions (rare severe skin reactions) or if symptoms persist/worsen after ~5-7 days.

Pharmacology

Mechanism of Action

Enhances mucociliary clearance by reducing mucus viscosity and promoting secretion transport; increases surfactant production and stimulates ciliary activity, facilitating expectoration.

Product Information

Available Dosage Forms

For this SFDA-registered product: oral liquid (syrup) 100 mL bottle. Other ambroxol dosage forms exist internationally (e.g., tablets, SR capsules, drops, lozenges, inhalation solution), but they are not confirmed for this specific SFDA record.

Composition per Dose

Each 5ml: 30mg ambroxol hydrochloride (equivalent to 6mg/ml)

Generic Availability

Yes

Symptom Target

Cough

Sedating

No

Reviewed by Al Mujtama Pharmacy Medical Review Team. Last reviewed 20-07-2026