EXPEL OD 75MG CAPSULE 4+1 (PACK)

Administration Should be taken with food: Swallow whole, do not open/chew. Interactions Higher antibiotic conc in bronchopulmonary secretions & sputum w/ amoxicillin, cefuroxime & erythromycin. Dosage Adults: Orally, 1 capsule once daily, or, as recommended by a doctor. May be taken either in the morning or evening after a meal. The capsule should not be opened or chewed but swallowed whole with an adequate amount of water. Missed dose: If the patient misses a dose, just take the next dose if still needed for the condition being treated and the subsequent doses at the recommended time or schedule. Do not double the dose. Contraindications If the patient is allergic to ambroxol or other ingredients in the product. Special Precautions Severe skin lesions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome and Lyell's syndrome have been reported rarely with the administration of mucolytics such as ambroxol. These may be due to the severity of the underlying disease or concomitant medication. If new skin or mucosal lesions appear, discontinue ambroxol and consult a doctor immediately. In the presence of impaired kidney function, a doctor must be consulted. Do not take this medicine if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding unless advised by the doctor. The use of ambroxol in the first trimester is not recommended. Do not take more than the recommended dose. When to consult a doctor: Ask a doctor before use if: The patient has kidney or liver disease; if pregnant or breastfeeding. Stop use and ask a doctor if: Symptoms worsen or do not improve; new symptoms occur; any undesirable effect occurs. Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Do not take this medicine if the patient is pregnant or breastfeeding unless advised by the doctor. The use of ambroxol in the first trimester is not recommended. Adverse Reactions Immune system disorders: Anaphylactic reactions (rare, life-threatening allergic reactions) [including anaphylactic shock, angioedema (rapid swelling of the skin), pruritus (itchiness), rash, urticaria and other hypersensitivity], severe allergic reactions, severe cutaneous allergic reactions (SCARs) [which includes erythema multiforme and Stevens-Johnson syndrome]. Gastrointestinal disorders: Abdominal pain, diarrhea, dyspepsia (indigestion, feeling of fullness), heartburn, nausea, vomiting.