Philicol Capsule (Acetylcysteine)

Adult dose

Adults: The usual dose is 100 mg of acebrophylline orally 2 times daily.

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, patients with allergies to this medication or its components, those with hypersensitivity to other xanthine derivatives, patients allergic to ambroxol, patients with acute myocardial infarction, hypotensive patients, patients with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, breastfeeding women, and patients with specific genetic metabolic disorders should not use this medication. Additionally, caution should be exercised for patients with a history of heart disease, obesity, epilepsy, gastric or duodenal ulcers, hyperthyroidism, elderly patients, children, hypertension, severe hypoxemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, liver and kidney disorders, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant. Temporary nausea or dizziness may occur when taking this medication, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, pain, diarrhea, and vomiting may occur rarely. If hypersensitivity reactions such as skin rash or itching, facial swelling, or difficulty breathing occur, discontinue use immediately. This medication can be toxic if blood levels become high, so caution is required for elderly patients or those with impaired liver or kidney function, or alcoholics. When used in conjunction with other medications, blood levels may change; therefore, consult a doctor when using certain antibiotics, diuretics, or anticonvulsants. Especially avoid taking it with other xanthine derivatives or central nervous system stimulants as it can lead to central nervous system hyper-excitability. Avoid use during the early and late stages of pregnancy, and it is advisable not to take it while breastfeeding. Elderly patients and children require careful dosage adjustments and monitoring while using this medication. In case of overdose, serious symptoms such as seizures or cardiac arrhythmias may occur, requiring immediate medical attention. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers for safety.

• Temporary dizziness
• abdominal discomfort
• abdominal distension
• abdominal pain
• diarrhea
• constipation
• nausea
• vomiting
• hematemesis
• heartburn

Store this medication in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. This will help preserve the effectiveness of the medication over a longer period.

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle