Brophyllin Capsule (Acebrophylline)

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100 mg of acebrophylline orally twice daily.

This medication should not be used by certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to this drug or its ingredients, or those who exhibit hypersensitivity to other xanthine drugs should not take it. Additionally, individuals allergic to ambroxol, patients with acute myocardial infarction, patients with low blood pressure, patients with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, and breastfeeding women should not use this drug. This drug contains lactose, so patients with lactose intolerance or related genetic disorders should avoid taking it. Patients with heart disease, obesity, epilepsy, gastric ulcers, hyperthyroidism, elderly individuals, children, hypertension, severe hypoxia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, liver and kidney dysfunction, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medicine cautiously. Furthermore, this medication contains Yellow No. 5 dye, so individuals allergic to this ingredient should also exercise caution. Taking this medication may cause temporary nausea or dizziness, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as dyspepsia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and heartburn may occur rarely. If allergic reactions such as rash, hives, facial swelling, or difficulty breathing occur, take it immediately. This drug can exhibit toxicity if the blood concentration becomes elevated, so caution is necessary for elderly patients, patients with impaired liver or kidney function, and alcoholics. There may be interactions when taken with other medications, particularly with certain antibiotics, diuretics, anticonvulsants, etc., so consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is advised when combined with these drugs. It is recommended not to use this medication during pregnancy, except in special circumstances, and breastfeeding women should avoid taking it. Elderly individuals and children require dosage adjustments and careful monitoring when using this drug. Severe side effects may occur with overdose, so if overdose is suspected, medical attention should be sought immediately. Lastly, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and should be kept in its original container for safety.

• Transient dizziness
• nausea
• abdominal discomfort
• gastric and abdominal distension
• stomach and abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• constipation
• retching
• vomiting
• hematemesis

This drug should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture. It is important to maintain the storage temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance

A hard capsule with the upper part being grayish and the lower part being white, containing a white to off-white powder.

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 100 capsules/bottle