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Aselion Capsule 100 mg (Acebrophylline)

Aselion Capsule 100 mg (Acebrophylline)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOral
Ingredient · strength
Acebrophylline›100mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Celltrion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Capsule with upper gray and lower white parts filled with white to off-white powder
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201707098 · Approved 2017.09.15 · Insurance code 693902650

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Celltrion Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of respiratory diseases (e.g., bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and sinusitis)

  • Airway obstruction
  • mucus secretion disorders
  • acute respiratory diseases
  • chronic respiratory diseases
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
  • bronchial asthma
  • sinusitis
  • 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 rhinitis.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100 mg of acebrophylline orally twice daily.

Precautions

This medicine should not be administered to certain patients. First, individuals who are allergic to this medication or its ingredients, or who have hypersensitivity to other similar medications should not take it. Moreover, patients with acute myocardial infarction or hypotension, those with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, and breastfeeding women should also avoid using this medication. This medicine contains lactose, so individuals with genetic issues such as lactase deficiency or galactose intolerance should avoid it. Patients with heart disease, congestive heart failure, obesity, a history of epilepsy, those with gastric or duodenal ulcers, hyperthyroidism patients, elderly individuals, and children, patients with hypertension, severely hypoxic patients, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients, those with liver or kidney dysfunction should take this medicine cautiously. While taking this medication, transient symptoms such as nausea or dizziness may occur, and gastrointestinal symptoms such as abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and vomiting can appear. Allergic reactions such as rash, urticaria, itching, facial swelling, and difficulty breathing may occur, and if such symptoms arise, discontinue use immediately. Various side effects like blood-related issues, breathlessness, headache, insomnia, heart rhythm abnormalities, and hypotension can occur rarely, requiring caution. This medicine can cause toxic reactions when blood concentrations increase, so individuals with weakened liver or kidney function should be particularly careful. Additionally, it may interact with other medications; for example, it can alter the concentration when taken with some antibiotics, diuretics, or anticoagulants, so consulting a doctor is necessary. During pregnancy, it is preferable to avoid taking this medication except in special circumstances, and breastfeeding women should also refrain from using this medication. Elderly individuals and children may be more sensitive to the drug than the general adult population, so careful dosage adjustment and monitoring are required when taking it. If an overdose occurs, severe convulsions or heart problems may arise, so it is essential to visit a medical institution immediately for appropriate treatment. Finally, this medicine should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container may affect its quality, so caution is needed.

Side effects

  • temporary dizziness
  • abdominal discomfort
  • bloating in the stomach and abdomen
  • stomach pain
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • hematemesis
  • heartburn
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  • loss of appetite
  • esophageal bleeding
  • epigastric pain
  • rash
  • hives
  • hives-like erythema
  • itching
  • facial swelling
  • shortness of breath
  • fever accompanied by chills
  • purulent rhinitis
  • tachypnea
  • oral numbness
  • arm numbness
  • headache
  • agitation
  • insomnia
  • tachycardia
  • extrasystole
  • hyperlaxity
  • hypotension
  • albuminuria
  • hyperglycemia

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or moisture, so it must be stored in a tightly sealed container. It is advisable to maintain storage temperatures between 1°C and 30°C at room temperature. Proper storage will help preserve the medication's efficacy for a longer time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle

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