Medication info

Sulforon Capsule (Acebrophylline)

Prescription medicationApproval withdrawn
Ingredient · strength
Acebrophylline›Strength being verified
Manufacturer / importer
Daehwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Capsule filled with white to off-white powder, gray upper part, white lower part
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Approval withdrawn

MFDS item code 201903034 · Approved 2019.05.10

This product's status changed to Approval withdrawn on 2023.06.08. It may no longer be sold, so consult a doctor or pharmacist before taking it.

Summary

Main use
Treatment of acute and chronic respiratory diseases (such as bronchitis and bronchial asthma)
Who uses it
Adults
Adult dosage
Adults: Take 100 mg of acebrophylline orally twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Daehwa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of acute and chronic respiratory diseases (such as bronchitis and bronchial asthma)

  • Airway obstruction
  • mucous secretion disorders
  • acute and chronic respiratory diseases
  • acute and chronic bronchitis
  • bronchial asthma
  • sinusitis
  • allergic rhinitis
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This medication is used to treat acute and chronic respiratory diseases caused by airway obstruction and mucous secretion disorders. It is particularly effective for acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, sinusitis, and allergic rhinitis. It helps to smoothly expel mucus from the respiratory tract and relieve airway obstruction, thus aiding the patient's breathing. It assists in alleviating symptoms caused by such diseases. Therefore, this medication is used for the treatment of acute and chronic respiratory diseases.

Dosage and Administration

Adult dosage

Adults: Take 100 mg of acebrophylline orally twice daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be administered to certain patients. For example, individuals who are allergic to this medication, its components, or other xanthine medications should not take it. Additionally, those allergic to ambroxol, patients with acute myocardial infarction, patients with low blood pressure, individuals with severe liver or kidney dysfunction, and nursing mothers should not use this medication. As this medication contains lactose, individuals who are genetically intolerant to lactose should also refrain from taking it. Those with heart disease or congestive heart failure, individuals who are obese, have a history of epilepsy, have gastric or duodenal ulcers, are hyperthyroid, elderly patients, children, patients with high blood pressure, severe hypoxemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, decreased liver or kidney function, and pregnant or potentially pregnant women should use this medication with caution. Rarely, when taking this medication, symptoms such as indigestion, abdominal discomfort, diarrhea, nausea, or vomiting may occur. If allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching, facial swelling, or difficulty breathing occur, use should be immediately discontinued. This medication can stimulate the central nervous system, causing symptoms such as dizziness or nausea, which will resolve upon discontinuation of the drug. Elderly patients or those with decreased liver and kidney function may have increased concentrations of this medication in the body, necessitating dose adjustment. This medication may interact with other drugs; caution is advised when taken with antibiotics, diuretics, anticoagulants, or central nervous system stimulants. It is advisable to avoid using this medication in the early and late stages of pregnancy, and it is safest not to use while breastfeeding. Overdose may lead to serious side effects and should be discussed with a healthcare professional immediately; store this medication out of reach of children and do not transfer it to other containers.

Side effects

  • Temporary dizziness
  • dizziness
  • bloating
  • abdominal distension
  • stomach pain
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • hematemesis
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  • heartburn
  • loss of appetite
  • gastrointestinal bleeding
  • epigastric pain
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • erythema of urticaria
  • itching
  • facial swelling
  • shortness of breath
  • fever accompanied by chills
  • purulent rhinitis
  • tachypnea
  • oral numbness
  • arm numbness
  • headache
  • agitation
  • insomnia
  • tachycardia
  • extrasystole
  • hyperrelaxation
  • hypotension
  • albuminuria
  • hyperglycemia
  • tonic-clonic seizure
  • severe ventricular arrhythmia

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly closed container to protect it from air and moisture. Moreover, avoid extremely hot or cold environments and store at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

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

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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