Acepil Capsule (Acebrophylline)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100 mg of acebrophylline orally twice daily.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, those allergic to this medication or its components, or other xanthine drugs, should not take it. Also, individuals allergic to ambroxol, patients with acute myocardial infarction, those with very low blood pressure, severe liver or kidney dysfunction, and breastfeeding women should not use this medication. This medication contains lactose, so those with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders should not take it. Patients with heart disease, coronary circulation failure, and congestive heart failure should use this medication with caution, and those with obesity, a history of epilepsy, gastric or duodenal ulcers, and hyperthyroidism should also be careful. Elderly patients, children, patients with hypertension, severe hypoxia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, liver and kidney dysfunction, as well as pregnant or potentially pregnant women should use this medication with caution. During use, side effects such as nausea, dizziness, indigestion, abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, skin rash, itching, facial swelling, and shortness of breath may occur, so if any abnormal symptoms arise, the medication should be stopped immediately and a doctor consulted. This medication can become toxic if blood concentration rises, so elderly patients or those with impaired liver or kidney function may need dosage adjustments, and patients who are alcoholic or have weak heart function should also be cautious. There may be interactions with other medications, so when taken with erythromycin, cephalexin, cimetidine, allopurinol, etc., blood concentration may increase, requiring dosage adjustment. Concurrent use with furosemide may enhance diuretic effects, while use with reserpine may lead to tachycardia, requiring caution. Furthermore, concurrent use with barbiturates or phenytoin may lower the blood concentration of this medication. When taken with central nervous system stimulants or other xanthine drugs, excessive central nervous system stimulation may occur, so co-administration should be avoided. It is generally advisable not to take this medication during pregnancy, except in special cases, and breastfeeding individuals should avoid this medication. Elderly patients have declining bodily functions, so it is safer to reduce the dose. Children should be administered this medication with caution, and attention is needed as serious side effects may occur in cases of overdose. In case of overdose, induce vomiting and, if needed, manage symptoms through oxygen supply or medication, and after symptoms completely subside, restart with a lower dose. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children, and transferring it to another container is not advisable for quality maintenance and safety reasons.

• temporary dizziness
• nausea
• abdominal discomfort
• gastric and abdominal bloating
• gastric and abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• constipation
• nausea
• vomiting
• hematemesis

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is best to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the effectiveness and safety of the medication over time.

Appearance

Capsule filled with white to off-white powder with gray upper part and white lower part

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle