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Acepilm Capsule (Acebrophylline)

Acepilm Capsule (Acebrophylline)

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

MFDS item code 201804188 · Approved 2018.10.24 · Insurance code 622803310

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 of acebrophylline orally twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Mothers Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Airway obstruction disorders
  • mucus secretion disorders
  • acute respiratory diseases
  • chronic respiratory diseases
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
  • bronchial asthma
  • sinusitis
  • allergic rhinitis
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This medication is used for acute and chronic respiratory diseases resulting from airway obstruction and mucus secretion disorders. It is particularly effective for conditions such as acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis. These conditions can make breathing difficult or uncomfortable, and this medication helps improve respiratory function and relieve symptoms. Therefore, it is used to maintain respiratory health and improve symptoms.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100 mg of acebrophylline orally twice daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. Patients who are allergic to this medication or its components, those allergic to ambroxol, patients with acute myocardial infarction, patients with hypotension, those with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so it should be avoided by patients with lactose intolerance or certain genetic metabolic disorders. Patients with heart disease, obesity, epilepsy, gastric ulcers, hyperthyroidism, the elderly, children, hypertension, severe hypoxemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, liver or kidney disorders, and women who are pregnant or may become pregnant should use this medication cautiously. During treatment, temporary side effects such as nausea or dizziness may occur, and hypersensitivity reactions such as dyspepsia, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, skin rashes, itching, and dyspnea may occur, so treatment should be stopped immediately if these symptoms appear. Toxicity may occur if blood levels become elevated, so dose adjustment may be necessary for patients with liver or kidney impairment or the elderly. This medication may interact with several other medications, so caution should be exercised when taken with antibiotics, diuretics, anticonvulsants, smokers, and central nervous system stimulants. Use during pregnancy should be avoided if possible, and breastfeeding women should not take this medication. The elderly and children should use this medication with increased caution and adjust doses as necessary. In case of overdose, serious seizures or cardiac arrhythmias may occur, and it is essential to seek medical attention immediately for appropriate treatment. This medication should be stored out of the reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Side effects

  • temporary dizziness
  • nausea
  • abdominal discomfort
  • stomach/bloating
  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • hematemesis
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  • heartburn
  • loss of appetite
  • upper gastrointestinal bleeding
  • epigastric pain
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • urticaria-like erythema
  • itching
  • facial swelling
  • dyspnea
  • elevated body temperature
  • purulent rhinitis
  • rapid breathing
  • oral numbness
  • arm numbness
  • headache
  • agitation
  • insomnia
  • tachycardia
  • extrasystole
  • hyperlaxity
  • hypotension
  • albuminuria
  • hyperglycemia
  • tonic-clonic seizure
  • ventricular arrhythmia

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. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 degree and 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will ensure the safety of the medication's effectiveness.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

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

Package unit

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

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