Last update: May 22, 2019
Safe. Compatible.
Minimal risk for breastfeeding and infant.
Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM´s pediatricians and pharmacists, and are based on updated scientific publications.
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R05CB06 is Ambroxol in ATC Code/s.
Is written in other languages:R05CB06 is also known as
Main tradenames from several countries containing R05CB06 in its composition:
Variable | Value | Unit |
---|---|---|
Oral Bioavail. | 73 - 81 | % |
Molecular weight | 415 | daltons |
Protein Binding | 90 | % |
VD | 1,5 | l/Kg |
pKa | 9,0 - 15,3 | - |
Tmax | 0,5 - 3 | hours |
T1/2 | 7 - 12 | hours |
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It is a metabolite of Bromhexine (Schaefer 2007 p72).
Effectiveness of this drug has not been established (Prescrire 2017, DGF 2011, INSALUD 2001).
Oral administration two to three times a day.
At latest update, relevant published data on excretion into breast milk were not found.
Its high percentage of protein binding and high volume of distribution make it very unlikely that significant amounts will be transferred to milk.
The manufacturer confirms that it is unlikely that it could affect the breastfeed infant.
Known adverse reactions are rare and mild. Authorized for use in children.
Secretion of Prolactin and other hormones have not been affected by taking this medication (Tuimala 1981).
Expert authors consider it safe during breastfeeding (Schaefer 2007 p644).
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