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Esbron Capsule (Acebrophylline)

Esbron Capsule (Acebrophylline)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOral
Ingredient · strength
Acebrophylline›100mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Aprogen Pharmaceuticals, Co., Ltd.
Appearance
A 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
Active

MFDS item code 201904394 · Approved 2019.06.27 · Insurance code 645209960

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
Aprogen Pharmaceuticals, Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Airway obstruction
  • mucus secretion disorders
  • acute respiratory disease
  • chronic respiratory disease
  • 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, specifically for 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 medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, individuals allergic to this medication or its components, those allergic to ambroxol, patients with acute myocardial infarction, patients with low blood pressure, patients with severe liver or kidney diseases, nursing women, and individuals with lactose intolerance or genetic lactose metabolism disorders should not take this medication. Patients with heart disease, obesity, epilepsy, peptic ulcers, hyperthyroidism, elderly individuals, children, patients with hypertension, severe hypoxia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and those with liver and kidney dysfunction should use this medication with caution. While taking this medication, side effects such as rare digestive discomfort, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, rash, and shortness of breath may occur; if these symptoms arise, discontinue use immediately and consult a doctor. Xanthine derivatives can show toxicity at high plasma concentrations, so elderly patients or those with impaired liver or kidney function may require dosage adjustments. This medication may interact with several other drugs, so it is crucial to inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medications. Care should be taken as the serum concentration of this medication may change when used in conjunction with some drugs. It is advisable not to use this medication during pregnancy unless under special circumstances, and nursing mothers should avoid taking this medication for safety. Elderly patients and children should use this medication with extra caution, and dosage adjustments may be necessary if needed. In case of overdose, severe seizures or cardiac arrhythmias may occur, so immediate emergency treatment is required, and caution should be exercised when resuming the medication after treatment. This medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container is not recommended as it may compromise the quality.

Side effects

  • Transient zones
  • dizziness
  • abdominal discomfort
  • gastric and abdominal distension
  • stomach pain
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • hematemesis
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  • heartburn
  • loss of appetite
  • esophagogastric bleeding
  • epigastric pain
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • urticaria with erythema
  • itching
  • facial swelling
  • dyspnea
  • fever
  • purulent rhinitis
  • tachypnea
  • oral paresthesia
  • arm paresthesia
  • headache
  • agitation
  • insomnia
  • tachycardia
  • extrasystole
  • hyperlaxity
  • hypotension
  • albuminuria
  • hyperglycemia
  • generalized tonic-clonic seizure
  • ventricular arrhythmia

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

Storage

This medication should be stored in a tightly sealed container to prevent air or moisture from entering. It is crucial to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius. Doing so will help preserve the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

A 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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