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Sulfirizine Capsule (Acebrophylline)

Sulfirizine Capsule (Acebrophylline)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOral
Ingredient · strength
Acebrophylline›100mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Celix Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Capsule filled with white to whitish powder, gray on the upper side and white on the lower side
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201404458 · Approved 2014.09.29 · Insurance code 646203740

Summary

Main use
Treatment of acute and chronic respiratory diseases (including bronchitis, asthma, and sinusitis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 100 mg per dose orally twice daily as acebrophylline.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Celix Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of acute and chronic respiratory diseases (including bronchitis, asthma, and sinusitis)

  • Airway obstruction
  • mucus secretion disorders
  • acute respiratory diseases
  • chronic respiratory diseases
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
  • bronchial asthma
  • sinusitis
  • dry rhinitis
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This medication is used for acute and chronic respiratory diseases caused by airway obstruction and mucus secretion disorders, such as acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, sinusitis, and dry rhinitis. It alleviates symptoms of difficulty in breathing due to inflammation of the airways and excessive mucus secretion, thus helping to improve respiratory health. Therefore, this drug is effective in relieving and treating symptoms of respiratory diseases.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100 mg per dose orally twice daily as acebrophylline.

Precautions

This medication should not be administered to specific patients. Patients allergic to this drug, its components, or similar drugs should not take this medication. Individuals allergic to the ingredient ambroxol should also avoid this drug. Patients with acute heart problems, hypotension, or severe liver or kidney dysfunction should not take this medication. Additionally, since this drug contains lactose, it should not be given to patients with genetic issues related to lactose intolerance. This drug should be used cautiously in patients with heart diseases, obesity, epilepsy, gastric ulcer, hyperthyroidism, elderly patients, children, hypertension, severe hypoxia, chronic pulmonary diseases, and those with liver and kidney impairments. Women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should always consult a doctor before taking this medication. During treatment, temporary symptoms like nausea or dizziness may occur, and if such symptoms arise, the medication should be discontinued. Allergic reactions, including gastrointestinal pain or discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, rash, and dyspnea, can occur, so if any symptoms appear, the physician should be informed immediately. High blood concentrations of this drug can lead to toxicity, so elderly patients or those with impaired liver or kidney function may require dosage adjustments. Interactions with other drugs may occur; therefore, it is important to inform the doctor or pharmacist about any other medications currently being taken. Particular caution is needed when taken with antibiotics, diuretics, anticoagulants, and central nervous system stimulants. During pregnancy, it should be avoided if possible, and it is advisable not to take this medication while breastfeeding. Elderly patients or children require special precautions due to different body functions. In case of overdose, severe convulsions or cardiac arrhythmias may occur, so immediate medical attention is needed, and appropriate treatment should be received. This medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

Side effects

  • temporary dizziness
  • abdominal discomfort
  • bloating of the stomach and abdomen
  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • hematemesis
  • heartburn
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  • loss of appetite
  • esophageal bleeding
  • epigastric pain
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • urticarial erythema
  • itching
  • facial swelling
  • dyspnea
  • fever with chills
  • purulent rhinitis
  • rapid breathing
  • oral numbness
  • arm numbness
  • headache
  • agitation
  • insomnia
  • tachycardia
  • ectopic contractions
  • hyperrelaxation
  • hypotension
  • albuminuria
  • hyperglycemia
  • digestive disorders

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to avoid exposure to air or moisture. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees and should avoid excessively hot or cold places.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Capsule filled with white to whitish powder, gray on the upper side and white on the lower side

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle

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This drug information is based on data provided by the Korea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
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