Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride

Uses	Cough and cold
Therapy	Cough Cold Preparation
Side Effects	Dry mouth, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, headache

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Molecule Description

Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride is a cough and cold preparation. It is used to treat coughs with mucous. It also relieves allergic symptoms like itching, sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, cough, congestion and watery eyes. It contains ambroxol and cetirizine as its active ingredients. Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride acts by preventing the release of a substance called histamine responsible for allergic conditions. It also works by loosening the mucous, thus easing breathing. Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride may cause dizziness, so be careful while driving or using heavy machines. Also, avoid smoking and avoid exposure to dust and pollution. Take this medicine as suggested by the doctor and in the dose and duration prescribed. Before using this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding and your detailed medical history. According to the advisory issued by the Union Health Ministry, cough and cold medications should not be prescribed or dispensed to children under two years of age. These medications are generally not recommended for children under five years old. For children above that age, any use should be based on careful clinical evaluation and close supervision.

Uses

Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride provides relief of the symptoms of coughing with mucous associated with allergic rhinitis.

Contraindications

When should one not use Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride

If you are allergic to ambroxol, cetirizine, or any of the ingredients of Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride.
If you have liver or kidney problems.
If you are suffering from a lung infection (like breathing difficulty, thick or blood-stained mucous, etc).
If you have low immunity.
If you are already suffering from asthma or COPD (chronic obstructive lung disorder).
If you are suffering from severe gastric or ulcer problems.

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Dry mouth
Nausea
Vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride is not recommended during pregnancy. However, your doctor may give you this medicine only if it is needed. You should consult your doctor if you are pregnant or think you may be or are planning for a baby before starting this medicine.

Breast Feeding

Components of Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride pass into the breastmilk. Hence, this medicine is not recommended during breastfeeding. You should consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.

Driving

Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride may cause visual disturbances, dizziness, and drowsiness. Therefore, you should avoid driving, operating heavy machinery, or any activity that needs alertness or clear vision if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Alcohol

You should avoid consuming alcohol while on treatment with Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride as it may worsen the side effects of this medicine. It may also impair mental alertness and make you feel dizzy.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You have a liver or kidney problem.
You have a history of fits/seizures.
You are due to have allergy testing.
You are pregnant or planning to have a baby or breastfeeding.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride contains a combination of ambroxol and cetirizine as its active ingredients.
Cetirizine inhibits the allergic symptoms produced by histamines (a certain chemical substance that is released by the body).
Ambroxol acts as a mucolytic agent. It works by loosening/thinning up the mucous in the respiratory passages and makes the mucous less sticky. Thus, it helps in removing the cough from the body.
The combined action of these ingredients helps in relieving cough and congestion.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Certain medicines can interfere with the action of Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride or this medicine itself can affect the action of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
In particular, if you are taking medicines for treating heart diseases, muscle pain, brain-related disorders, arthritis, medicines for reducing stomach acid, anti-coagulants, and certain supplements containing iron, calcium.

Dosage

Overdose

If you have taken too much of Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride, contact your doctor or reach out to the nearest hospital immediately.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride, take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule. Avoid taking a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Both Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride and Maxtra are used to treat cold, allergy and respiratory infection symptoms. Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride contains cetirizine and ambroxol. Maxtra, on the other hand, contains phenylephrine (a decongestant) and chlorpheniramine (an antihistamine). The decision between Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride and Maxtra is influenced by your specific symptoms as well as the advice of a healthcare professional. Always follow the dosage instructions and, if necessary, seek the advice of a healthcare professional.

No, Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride will not help in an acute attack of asthma. It is advised to take appropriate rescue medicine like inhalers given by your doctor during an asthma attack. Keep taking Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride as well and do not stop it abruptly.

No, you should take Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride the exact duration as prescribed by your doctor. Stopping this medicine in between the treatment may revert the allergic symptoms.

Mucous is the response of the respiratory tract to irritation, similar to how there is nasal discharge when something irritates the nose. It consists of mucous secretions as a result of the inflammatory process in the respiratory tract.

Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride does not contain any substances reported to become habit-forming. However, it is advised that this medicine should not be used more than the prescribed time. It also should not be used in any cough without consultation from a registered medical practitioner.

Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride is used to treat coughs with mucous and allergic symptoms.

Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride should be taken as directed by your doctor. Follow the dose and instructions on the label or as advised by your doctor.

Yes, Ambroxol Hydrochloride+Cetirizine Hydrochloride can be used for the treatment of cough with mucous. However, you should only use this medicine if it is recommended by your doctor. Do not use this medicine on your own.

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References:

Cetirizine Hydrochloride 5 mg/5 ml Oral Solution - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 3 June 2026]

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