Acorex Syrup 15 mg/5 ml

Acorex Syrup is a mucolytic expectorant containing Ambroxol Hydrochloride (15 mg/5 ml) manufactured by Apex Pharmaceuticals Ltd. Priced at ৳46.00 per unit, this syrup effectively treats mucus-laden respiratory conditions like bronchitis, asthma, and pneumonia by thinning secretions and improving airway clearance.

This syrup formulation is particularly useful for pediatric patients and adults with chronic cough. It hydrates bronchial mucus, reduces inflammation, and enhances surfactant production in alveolar cells. Clinical studies confirm its superiority over bromhexine in efficacy and faster symptom relief.

Key indications include acute/chronic bronchitis, laryngitis, sinusitis, and bronchial asthma. The dosage varies by age: 2.5 ml twice daily for 2-5 years, 5 ml for 5-10 years, and 10 ml thrice daily for adults. Avoid combining with antitussives like codeine to prevent mucus retention.

Store Acorex Syrup below 30°C, shielded from light. Side effects like gastric irritation or rare allergic reactions may occur. Consult doctors before use during pregnancy or lactation. Explore Ambroxol Hydrochloride alternatives for comparable therapeutic benefits.

Age-based dosing:
2-5 years: 2.5ml twice daily
5-10 years: 5ml twice daily
Adults: 10ml thrice daily
Take after meals. Hepatic/renal impairment requires dose adjustment. Treatment duration 7-14 days based on condition severity.

Gastrointestinal side effects like epigastric pain, stomach overfill feeling may occur occasionally. Rarely allergic responses such as eruption, urticaria or angioneurotic edema have been reported.

Pregnancy: Avoid in first trimester, use judiciously afterwards. Lactation: Safety unconfirmed – prefer alternatives during breastfeeding.

Monitor patients with peptic ulcers, epilepsy, hepatic/renal disorders. Long-term use requires renal function tests. Diabetics should consider sugar content in syrup.

Geriatric: Start with reduced doses. Pediatric: Use precise measuring device. Hepatic/renal impairment: Extend dosing intervals to 12-24hrs. Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed.