About Levosalbutamol
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
A quick-relief airway opener for wheeze and breathlessness in asthma and COPD.
How to take it
Use the inhaler or nebuliser when you have symptoms, as advised.
Common side effects
- Shaking hands, fast heartbeat.
Call your doctor if
- Needing it more than twice a week.
- Relief lasts less than 3 to 4 hours.
- Lips turn blue or you cannot speak in full sentences. Get emergency help.
Take care
Frequent need means your asthma is not controlled. See the doctor.
From our clinic: A spacer device helps children and older adults get more medicine into the lungs.
About Ambroxol
Medically reviewed by Dr Khizer Hussain Junaidy, MD Pharmacology, Diabetologist & Bariatric Physician, on 23 Oct 2026.
What it is for
Loosens thick mucus in cough with phlegm.
How to take it
Take it after food, as advised. Drink plenty of warm fluids.
Common side effects
Call your doctor if
- Cough for more than 3 weeks.
- Blood in the phlegm.
- High fever or breathlessness.
Take care
Stop it and see the doctor if you get a skin rash, blisters or mouth sores. Do not give it to a child under 2 years unless the doctor advises. Tell the doctor if you are pregnant.
From our clinic: Most coughs from colds settle in 2 to 3 weeks on their own.
General information for patients, not a substitute for your doctor's advice. Your dose and plan may differ.