Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that effectively treats respiratory tract infection. It manages the symptoms of excessive coughing by loosening the mucus (cough). It also helps in killing the infection-causing microorganisms.

Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet1 and Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet2.

Uses of Amgat Tablet

Respiratory tract infection

Benefits of Amgat Tablet

In Respiratory tract infection

Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet helps treat respiratory tract infection by killing the bacteria causing infection. It also helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This reduces congestion or stuffiness and helps in easy breathing. This medicine usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Along with medications, drink enough lukewarm water and gargle with warm salt water to feel better.

Side effects of Amgat Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Amgat

Nausea
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Allergic reaction

How to use Amgat Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet with dairy products such as milk, cheese, curd, butter, paneer and ice cream.

How Amgat Tablet works

Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Ambroxol and Gatifloxacin which treat respiratory tract infection associated with excessive mucus (phlegm). Ambroxol is a mucolytic that thins and loosens mucus (phlegm), making it easier to cough out. Gatifloxacin is an antibiotic that kills bacteria by preventing them from reproducing and repairing themselves. Addition of Ambroxol enhances the antibacterial effect of Gatifloxacin.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

UNSAFE

Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
The most common side effects that can occur when taking Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet are usually mild nausea, vomiting, stomach ache, diarrhea, dizziness, and headache.This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Take plenty of water while you are taking this medicine

Liver

CAUTION

Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Amgat Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet

₹5.12/Tablet

Gaity A Tablet

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹5.8/tablet

13% costlier

Walagat AX 60 mg/400 mg Tablet

Wallace Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹3.12/tablet

39% cheaper

Lyflox A 60mg/400mg Tablet

Hetero Drugs Ltd

₹4.1/tablet

20% cheaper

Gatus 60mg/400mg Tablet

East West Pharma

₹4.72/tablet

8% cheaper

Quick tips

Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet is prescribed for the treatment of various respiratory infections.
Avoid taking indigestion remedies, or supplements containing iron, magnesium, or zinc at least 2 hours before or after taking Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet. This is because Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet combines with these medicines, which makes it less effective in fighting infection.
Inform your doctor if you have a history of asthma or stomach ulcers.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

RESPIRATORY

Patient concerns

Nose in close Cold chest flue a

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

Can't prescribe without proper clinical examination. It can be upper respiratory tract infection or lower respiratory tract infection

Cough problem and body pain also headache

Dr. Shubhra Chandhan Pradhan

ENT

It can be viral infection or respiratory tract infection. Consult a ENT specialist

Respiratory tract problem, severe infection, headache Sir please give early response to me !

Dr. Gopal Samdani

Paediatrics

Monitor temp. If child has fever place a cool, damp washcloth on your child's forehead. Give your child a lukewarm tub bath or a sponge bath. Give a sponge bath as follows: - ? Use lukewarm water [90?F (32.2?C) to 95?F (35?C)]. Do not use cold water, ice, or rubbing alcohol, which will lower the child's body temperature too quickly. ? Sponge for 20 to 30 minutes. ? Stop if the child starts to shiver. If your child doesn't like the sponge bath or doesn't feel better after the bath, there is no need to give another one. You can use Paracetamol also along with above measures to control fever till you consult Dr. will determine underlying disorders by clinical examination which range from mild conditions to the most serious of bacterial and viral illnesses and will prescribe medicines accordingly.

FAQs

What if I don't get better after using Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet when I feel better?

No, do not stop taking Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

What if I miss my dose?

Take Amgat 60 mg/400 mg Tablet as soon as you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.

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