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Acebron Capsule (Acebrophylline)

Acebron Capsule (Acebrophylline)

Prescription medicationHard capsuleOral
Ingredient · strength
Acebrophylline›100mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
Kyung Dong 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
Approval status
Active

MFDS item code 201904591 · Approved 2019.07.08 · Insurance code 648105050

Summary

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

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Kyung Dong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

Treatment of respiratory diseases (bronchitis, bronchial asthma, sinusitis, etc.)

  • Airway obstruction
  • mucus secretion disorders
  • acute respiratory diseases
  • chronic respiratory diseases
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
  • bronchial asthma
  • sinusitis
  • dry 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 acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, sinusitis, and dry rhinitis. It helps improve respiratory symptoms and facilitates comfortable breathing for patients.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100 mg of acebrophylline orally per dose, twice daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be used in certain patients. For example, those allergic to this medication or its components, or those with hypersensitivity to other xanthine derivatives should avoid taking it. Patients allergic to ambroxol should also avoid this medication, and it should not be used by patients with acute myocardial infarction, hypotension, or severe liver or kidney dysfunction. Additionally, breastfeeding women are advised not to take this medication, and patients with genetic problems such as lactose intolerance should also avoid this medication. Care should be taken when administering this medication to patients with heart disease, obesity, epilepsy, gastric ulcers, hyperthyroidism, elderly patients, children, and hypertensive patients, as well as to patients with compromised liver or kidney function and pregnant women. Temporary side effects such as nausea or dizziness may occur when taking this medication, and if gastrointestinal issues or allergic reactions like skin rashes or difficulty breathing occur, discontinue use immediately. Furthermore, this medication can exhibit toxicity if blood concentration increases, so elderly patients and those with weak liver or kidney function need to adjust the dosage. There may be drug interactions when taken with other medications, especially with specific antibiotics, diuretics, and central nervous system stimulants, so caution is advised. It is generally recommended to avoid use during pregnancy unless specifically indicated, and it is also safer not to take this medication while breastfeeding. Extra caution should be observed when administering to elderly patients and children, and serious side effects may occur in the case of overdose, necessitating immediate emergency treatment. Finally, this medication should be kept out of reach of children, and transferring it to another container should be avoided.

Side effects

  • temporary area
  • dizziness
  • stomach discomfort
  • gastric and abdominal distension
  • gastric and abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • hematemesis
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  • heartburn
  • loss of appetite
  • gastrointestinal bleeding
  • epigastric pain
  • rash
  • urticaria
  • urticarial erythema
  • itching
  • facial swelling
  • shortness of breath
  • fever accompanied by chills
  • purulent rhinitis
  • tachypnea
  • oral numbness
  • arm numbness
  • headache
  • agitation
  • insomnia
  • tachycardia
  • extrasystoles
  • hyperlaxity
  • hypotension
  • albuminuria
  • hyperglycemia
  • 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 protect it from exposure to air or moisture. It is advisable to maintain the storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius at room temperature to preserve its effectiveness and safety over time.

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

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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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