Medication info

Acebrin Capsule (Acebrophylline)

Prescription medicationOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Acebrophylline›100mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Daehan New Pharm Co., Ltd.
Appearance
Capsule with a gray upper part and a white lower part filled with white to off-white powder
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 201903219 · Approved 2019.05.17

This product's status changed to Expired on 2024.05.17. 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 (e.g., bronchitis, bronchial asthma, and sinusitis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 100 mg of acebrophylline orally twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Daehan New Pharm Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Airway obstruction
  • mucus secretion disorder
  • acute and chronic respiratory diseases
  • acute and chronic bronchitis
  • bronchial asthma
  • sinusitis
  • nonallergic rhinitis
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This medication is used for acute and chronic respiratory diseases caused by airway obstruction and mucus secretion disorders. It is effective for conditions such as acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, sinusitis, and nonallergic rhinitis. These conditions can cause excess mucus in the respiratory tract or inflammation in the airways, making it difficult to breathe, and this medication helps alleviate those symptoms and facilitates breathing. Therefore, it is used to improve airway obstruction and mucus secretion issues.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100 mg of acebrophylline orally twice daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by certain patients. Individuals allergic to this medication or its ingredients, or similar types of medications, should not take it. Patients allergic to the ingredient ambroxol should also avoid this medication. Patients with acute heart issues or very low blood pressure should not take this medication. Severe liver or kidney dysfunction patients should also avoid this medication. Additionally, this medication contains lactose, so individuals with genetic disorders preventing lactose digestion should avoid taking it. Patients with specific conditions such as heart disease, obesity, epilepsy, gastric ulcers, hyperthyroidism, hypertension, etc., should exercise extra caution when using this medication. In particular, elderly individuals or children, as well as women who are pregnant or may become pregnant, should use it cautiously. While taking this medication, symptoms such as occasional nausea or dizziness may occur, and if these symptoms arise, it is advisable to discontinue use. Gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, vomiting, or heartburn may rarely occur. Allergic reactions can manifest as skin rashes or itching, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties, so if such symptoms occur, treatment should be stopped immediately. Changes in blood pressure or heart rate, headaches, or insomnia as neurological symptoms may rarely occur, so vigilance is required. This medication can become toxic if blood concentration increases, so dose adjustment is necessary for patients with weak liver or kidney function, the elderly, or those with alcohol dependence. Interactions may occur when taking this medication with other drugs. In particular, when used in combination with certain antibiotics, diuretics, or anticoagulants, the concentration of this medication may change, so consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is advised. It is safest for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding to avoid taking this medication. Elderly individuals and children should be extra cautious when taking this medication and may need to adjust the dosage if necessary. In the case of an overdose, severe seizures or heart problems may occur, so one must go to the hospital immediately. In emergencies, vomiting may be induced or appropriate treatment should be received. Finally, this medication should be stored out of reach of children and should not be transferred to other containers.

Side effects

  • temporary dizziness
  • discomfort in the abdomen
  • abdominal distension
  • abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • hematemesis
  • heartburn
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  • loss of appetite
  • gastroesophageal bleeding
  • epigastric pain
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • urticarial erythema
  • itching
  • facial swelling
  • dyspnea
  • fever with chills
  • purulent rhinitis
  • tachypnea
  • oral paresthesia
  • paresthesia in the arms
  • headache
  • agitation
  • insomnia
  • tachycardia
  • extrasystole
  • hypermobility
  • hypotension
  • albuminuria
  • hyperglycemia

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a sealed container to prevent exposure to air or moisture and should be kept at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius for safety. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer time.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

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

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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