Ambroxol 30 mg / 5 mL (syrup) Dosage Calculator

How to Calculate Ambroxol 30 mg / 5 mL (syrup) Dose

This calculator provides the ambroxol dose for treating respiratory conditions as a mucolytic, using a concentration of 30 mg / 5 mL (6 mg/mL), based on age groups:

Dose in mg and Volume in mL:

Children under 1.25 years: 1.25 mL (7.5 mg) PO BID on medical advice only

Children 2–5 years: 1.25 mL (7.5 mg) PO TID

Children 6–12 years: 2.5 mL (15 mg) PO BID to TID

Children over 12 years & Adults: 5 mL (30 mg) PO TID for the first 2–3 days then BID thereafter

Where:

Age Group: Select the appropriate age range (under 2, 2–5, 6–12 years, or over 12 years & adults).
Concentration: 6 mg/mL (30 mg / 5 mL).

Administer orally. ⚠️ Always consult a healthcare provider, especially for children under 2 years.

Using the Ambroxol 30 mg / 5 mL (syrup) Dosage Calculator

Select the patient’s age group to get the fixed dose in mL and mg for respiratory conditions, based on the protocol.

Example: Age Group: Children over 12 years & Adults:

Children over 12 years & Adults:
5.00 mL (30.0 mg) PO TID for the first 2–3 days then BID thereafter
Used as a mucolytic to treat respiratory conditions.

⚠️ This tool is for information purposes only...

Consult a healthcare provider before administering.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. What is ambroxol used for?

Ambroxol is a mucolytic used to treat respiratory conditions like bronchitis and cough by thinning mucus.

2. How often is ambroxol given?

Dosing varies by age: BID or TID, as specified for each age group.

3. Can this be used for children under 2 years?

Only on medical advice, with a dose of 1.25 mL (7.5 mg) BID. Consult a doctor.

4. What does BID and TID mean?

BID = twice daily, TID = three times daily.

5. Is a special diet required?

No special diet is required, but follow medical advice for administration.