Mucosolvan is a medicine that has the active ingredient Ambroxol hydrochloride, a substance that is able to make the respiratory secretions more liquid, making it easier to eliminate them with cough. In addition, it also improves the opening of the bronchi, decreasing the symptoms of shortness of breath, and has a slight anesthetic effect, decreasing throat irritation.
This medicine can be bought in conventional pharmacies without a prescription, in the form of syrup, drops or capsules, and the syrup and drops can be used in the baby older than 2 years of age. The price of Mucosolvan varies between 15 and 30 reais, depending on the form of presentation and the place of purchase.
How to take
The form of use of Mucosolvam varies according to the form of presentation:
1. Mucosolvan adult syrup
- One half-cup measure, about 5 ml, 3 times a day should be taken.
2. Mucosolvan pediatric syrup
- Children between 2 and 5 years old should take 1/4 cup measured, about 2.5 ml, 3 times a day.
- Children between 5 and 10 years of age should drink half a cup, about 5 ml, 3 times a day.
3. Mucosolvan drops
- Children between 2 and 5 years old should take 25 drops, about 1 ml, 3 times a day.
- Children between the ages of 5 and 10 : should take 50 drops, about 2 ml, 3 times a day.
- Adults and adolescents : should take approximately 100 drops, about 4 ml, 3 times a day.
If necessary, the drops can be diluted in tea, fruit juice, milk or water to make it easier to drink.
4. Mucosolvan capsules
- Children over 12 years and adults should take 1 capsule of 75 mg per day.
The capsules should be swallowed whole, together with a glass of water, without breaking or chewing.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects of Mucosolvan include heartburn, poor digestion, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, hives, swelling, itching or redness on the skin.
Who should not take
Mucosolvan is contraindicated for children under 2 years of age and for patients allergic to ambroxol hydrochloride or any of the ingredients of the formula.
In addition, pregnant or lactating women should talk to their doctor before starting treatment with Mucosolvan.
