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Anguk Acebrophylline Capsule

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

MFDS item code 202003842 · Approved 2020.05.26

This product's status changed to Expired on 2025.05.26. 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, bronchial asthma, and sinusitis)
Who takes it
Adults
Adult dose
Adults: Administer 100 mg of acebrophylline orally twice daily.

Ingredients

Manufacturer
Anguk Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.

Efficacy & effects

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

  • Airway obstruction
  • mucus secretion disorders
  • acute respiratory diseases
  • chronic respiratory diseases
  • acute bronchitis
  • chronic bronchitis
  • bronchial asthma
  • sinusitis
  • atrophic rhinitis
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This medication is used for acute and chronic respiratory diseases resulting from airway obstruction and mucus secretion disorders. The main indications include acute and chronic bronchitis, bronchial asthma, sinusitis, and atrophic rhinitis. Therefore, it is effective in alleviating inflammation of the respiratory mucosa and aiding in the removal of secretions to improve symptoms. It should be noted that this medication can be useful for patients suffering from these conditions.

How to take

Adult dose

Adults: Administer 100 mg of acebrophylline orally twice daily.

Precautions

This medication should not be used by certain patients. For example, individuals who are allergic to this drug or its components, or to similar medications, should not take it. Additionally, those with acute heart failure or very low blood pressure, severely impaired liver or kidney function, and breastfeeding women should also avoid using this medication. This medication contains lactose, so individuals with genetic disorders that prevent lactose digestion should refrain from taking it. Caution should be exercised when administering this medication to patients with heart disease, obesity, epilepsy, peptic ulcers, hyperthyroidism, elderly individuals, children, hypertension, severe hypoxia, chronic lung disease, liver or kidney dysfunction, and pregnant or potentially pregnant women. During treatment, nausea or dizziness may occur temporarily, and gastrointestinal discomfort, diarrhea, constipation, vomiting, or heartburn may rarely occur. Moreover, if allergic reactions such as skin rashes, itching, facial swelling, or difficulty breathing develop, immediate discontinuation of the medication is necessary. Rare cases of respiratory symptoms, headache, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, and low blood pressure have also been reported. High levels of this medication in the blood can lead to toxicity, so caution is particularly necessary for elderly individuals, those with impaired liver or kidney function, alcoholics, etc. There may be interactions with other medications, so consult a doctor or pharmacist, especially when taking antibiotics, diuretics, antiepileptics, or smoking-related medications. It is advisable to avoid use in the early and late stages of pregnancy, and breastfeeding women should not take it. Elderly individuals and children require dosage adjustments and careful supervision when taking this medication. In the case of overdose, severe seizures or cardiac arrhythmias may occur, so immediate contact with a medical facility for appropriate treatment is essential. Finally, keep this medication out of the reach of children, and be careful not to transfer it to another container as this may pose a risk of accidents or deterioration in quality.

Side effects

  • temporary area
  • dizziness
  • stomach discomfort
  • abdominal bloating
  • 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
  • ectopic beats
  • hypermobility
  • hypotension
  • albuminuria
  • hyperglycemia
  • generalized tonic-clonic seizure
  • severe ventricular arrhythmia

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

Storage

This medication may be sensitive to air or humidity, so it should be stored in a sealed container. The storage temperature should be maintained at room temperature between 1 to 30 degrees Celsius. Proper storage will help maintain the medication's effectiveness for a longer period.

Appearance and packaging

Appearance

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

Package unit

30 capsules/bottle, 300 capsules/bottle

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