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Glopilin Capsule (Acebrophylline)

Prescription medicationOralExpired
Ingredient · strength
Acebrophylline›100mg / 1 capsule
Manufacturer / importer
(Co., Ltd.) Kips Biopharma
Appearance
Capsule filled with white to off-white powder with a grey upper section and a white lower section
Packaging
30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle
Approval status
Expired

MFDS item code 202002297 · Approved 2020.04.02

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.04.02. 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: Take 100 mg of acebrophylline orally twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
(Co., Ltd.) Kips Biopharma

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Airway obstruction
  • mucus secretion disorders
  • acute respiratory diseases
  • chronic respiratory diseases
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
  • bronchial asthma
  • sinusitis
  • non-allergic rhinitis
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This drug is used for 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 non-allergic rhinitis. These diseases can cause difficulty in breathing due to inflammation of the airways or abnormal mucus secretion, and this drug helps to relieve symptoms and facilitate breathing. Therefore, it is useful for improving respiratory health.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Take 100 mg of acebrophylline orally twice daily.

Precautions

This drug should not be used in certain patients. Patients who are allergic to this drug, its ingredients, or similar types of drugs, as well as those allergic to Ambroxol, should avoid taking it. Patients with acute myocardial infarction or hypotension, and those with serious liver or kidney dysfunction should also not use this drug. Additionally, breastfeeding women and patients with genetic metabolic disorders such as lactose intolerance should not take this drug. Patients with heart disease, obesity, epilepsy, peptic ulcer, hyperthyroidism, the elderly, children, hypertension, severe hypoxemia, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, liver and kidney dysfunction, and pregnant women or those who may become pregnant should use this drug with caution. When taking this drug, temporary side effects such as nausea or dizziness may occur; these symptoms will disappear if the drug is discontinued. Rare gastrointestinal side effects may include abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, diarrhea, vomiting, and heartburn. Skin rash, hives, and difficulty breathing may also occur as hypersensitive reactions, so if these symptoms arise, the drug should be stopped immediately. Respiratory issues, headaches, insomnia, and palpitations have also been reported rarely. This drug can be toxic at high blood concentrations, so elderly patients, those with weakened liver or kidney function, and alcoholics should be particularly cautious. Be careful of interactions when taking this drug with other medications. Specifically, when used in conjunction with certain antibiotics, anticoagulants, diuretics, or sympathomimetics, blood concentrations may change, so consultation with a doctor or pharmacist is necessary. During pregnancy, use is generally not recommended except in special cases, and breastfeeding women should avoid taking this drug. Elderly patients and children may need dosage adjustments or careful monitoring when using this drug. In case of overdose, immediate medical attention is necessary, and in severe cases, oxygen supply and medication treatment may be required. This drug should be kept out of reach of children and should be stored in its original container for safety and quality maintenance.

Side effects

  • Temporary dizziness
  • abdominal discomfort
  • stomach/bloating
  • stomach/abdominal pain
  • diarrhea
  • constipation
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • hematemesis
  • heartburn
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  • loss of appetite
  • esophageal 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
  • ectopic contractions
  • hyperlaxity
  • hypotension
  • albuminuria
  • hyperglycemia
  • tonic-clonic seizures
  • severe ventricular arrhythmia

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

Storage

This drug may be sensitive to air or humidity, so it should be stored in a sealed container. It is recommended to maintain a storage temperature between 1 and 30 degrees Celsius to preserve the drug's effectiveness for as long as possible.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

Capsule filled with white to off-white powder with a grey upper section and a white lower section

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle

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