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Acebrocapsule 100mg (Acebrophylline)

Acebrocapsule 100mg (Acebrophylline)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOral
Ingredient · strength
Acebrophylline›100mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Youngjin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A capsule filled with white to off-white powder, with a gray upper part and a white lower part.
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 200400914 · Approved 2004.09.03 · Insurance code 642400580

Summary

Main use
Treatment of respiratory diseases (bronchitis, bronchial asthma, sinusitis, etc.)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 100 mg of acebrophylline orally twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Youngjin Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of respiratory diseases (bronchitis, bronchial asthma, sinusitis, etc.)

  • Airway obstruction disorder
  • mucus secretion disorder
  • acute and chronic bronchitis
  • bronchial asthma
  • sinusitis
  • allergic rhinitis
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This medication is used for acute and chronic respiratory diseases caused by airway obstruction and mucus secretion disorders. It is effective for respiratory issues such as acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis. This drug helps alleviate inflammation of the airways and excessive mucus secretion, facilitating breathing and improving symptoms. Patients can maintain respiratory health and reduce discomfort with this medication. Thus, this drug is used for the treatment of acute and chronic respiratory diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100 mg of acebrophylline orally twice daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Patients who are allergic to this drug or its components, or have hypersensitivity to ambroxol, should not take this medication. Furthermore, patients with acute myocardial infarction, hypotension, severe liver or kidney impairment, and women who are breastfeeding should also avoid this medication. Since this drug contains lactose, those with lactose intolerance or related genetic issues should refrain from taking it. Caution is advised for patients with heart disease, obesity, a history of epilepsy, peptic ulcer, hyperthyroidism, the elderly, children, hypertension, severe hypoxemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, liver impairment, and renal impairment, as well as pregnant women or those likely to be pregnant. Additionally, caution is needed for patients allergic to Tartrazine included in this medication. When taking this medication, adverse reactions such as nausea, dizziness, gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, heartburn, rash, hives, and difficulty breathing may arise. If such symptoms occur, discontinue use immediately and consult a physician. Xanthine drugs can exhibit toxicity when blood levels are elevated, so particular attention is necessary for the elderly, alcoholics, and patients with heart and lung diseases or impaired liver or kidney function. This medication may interact with other drugs; therefore, consult with a physician or pharmacist when taking it with erythromycin, antibiotics, anticoagulants, diuretics, barbiturates, or while smoking. It is advisable to avoid taking this medication during pregnancy, except in special cases, and it is safest for breastfeeding women not to take this drug. Elderly individuals and children require dosage adjustments and careful monitoring when taking this medication. In cases of overdose, serious symptoms such as seizures or cardiac arrhythmias may occur, necessitating immediate emergency treatment, with subsequent treatment starting at a lower dose. This medication should be stored out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container is not advisable for quality maintenance and safety.

Side effects

  • Transient dizziness
  • abdominal discomfort
  • gastric and abdominal distension
  • gastric pain
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • hematemesis
  • heartburn
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  • loss of appetite
  • esophageal bleeding
  • epigastric pain
  • rash
  • hives
  • erythema of hives
  • itching
  • facial swelling
  • dyspnea
  • fever accompanied by chills
  • purulent rhinitis
  • hyperventilation
  • oral paresthesia
  • paresthesia of the arm
  • headache
  • agitation
  • insomnia
  • tachycardia
  • extrasystole
  • hyperrelaxation
  • hypotension
  • albuminuria
  • hyperglycemia

Not everyone experiences these, and they can vary from person to person.

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to prevent air or moisture entry, ideally at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the efficacy of the medication over time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A capsule filled with white to off-white powder, with a gray upper part and a white lower part.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle

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