Treatment of Asthma|Treatment of Bronchitis|Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

In Treatment of Asthma Acephilin 200 Tablet SR can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These may include house dust pollen pets and cigarette smoke. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing coughing and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Acephilin 200 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

Acephilin 200 Tablet SR is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.Acephilin 200 Tablet SR can be taken with the food in evening. Take it at the same time every day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you. Do not miss even a single dose if in any case you missed a dose take it as soon as you remember or better to skip the missed dose and continue with regular dosing. It does not work immediately or prevent the already started breathing trouble hence always carry your medical inhaler with you for an emergency.The most common side effects of this medicine include abdominal discomfort abdominal distension vomiting abdominal pain diarrhea constipation and heart burn. If these bother you or appear serious let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Generally it is advised not to consume alcohol or do not smoke while on treatment.Before taking this medicine let your doctor if you have kidney or liver disease or if you have heart-related problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding before starting the treatment.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Acephilin 200 Tablet SR is to be taken with food.

- Alcohol : UNSAFE <p> Acephilin 200 Tablet SR may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Acephilin 200 Tablet SR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Acephilin 200 Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : SAFE <p> Acephilin 200 Tablet SR does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Acephilin 200 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Acephilin 200 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION <p> Acephilin 200 Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Acephilin 200 Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Acephilin 200 Tablet SR take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n \\n

Chemical Class :: Xanthinic Derivatives|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY|Action Class :: Theophylline & its derivatives

Treatment of Asthma|Treatment of Bronchitis|Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Vomiting | Abdominal pain | Drowsiness | Heartburn | Increased white blood cell count | Loss of appetite | Rash | Itching | Constipation | Diarrhea | Abdominal discomfort | Abdominal distension | Esophageal bleeding | Red spots or bumps | Breathing problems | High white blood cell count | Nasal inflammation

UNSAFE

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

SAFE

CAUTION

CAUTION

Q. Does birth control pills have any effect on Acephilin 200 Tablet SR?::: If you are taking birth control pills dose of Acephilin 200 Tablet SR need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Acephilin 200 Tablet SR increasing its levels and chances of side effects.| Q. How should Acephilin 200 Tablet SR be taken?::: Acephilin 200 Tablet SR should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food. | Q. Is it okay to take furosemide along with Acephilin 200 Tablet SR?::: One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Acephilin 200 Tablet SR. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.| Q. When should Acephilin 200 Tablet SR be avoided?::: Acephilin 200 Tablet SR should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol Acephilin 200 Tablet SR or theophylline. Along with that patients suffering from low blood pressure irregular heart beats or rhythm or history of heart attack liver disease or kidney disorder should avoid taking Acephilin 200 Tablet SR.| Q. Is Acephilin 200 Tablet SR the same as theophylline?::: Acephilin 200 Tablet SR comprises of theophylline-7 acetate and ambroxol which makes it effective in making the mucus more fluid and clearing the airways easily thereby making breathing easier. This effect of Acephilin 200 Tablet SR works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma like salbutamol.