Acebrophylline + N-Acetylcysteine Tablet

Acebrophylline + N-Acetylcysteine Tablet are marked with the “ACEBROCARE” brand and are a category of medications known as ‘mucolytic agents’ (cough/sputum thinner) that are used mainly to avoid and treat symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), including shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing (a whistling sound upon breathing). COPD is a family of lung diseases that comprises emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation in the bronchial tube lining).

Acebrophylline + N-Acetylcysteine Tablet is a combination of two medication components: Acebrophylline (a mucolytic and a bronchodilator) and N-acetylcysteine (a mucolytic agent/sputum thinner). Acebrophylline relaxes muscles and dilates lung airways. N-acetylcysteine thins and loosens phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe, and nose. Together, it makes coughing easier and facilitates breathing with ease by opening airways.

Uses

• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): This drug lowers mucus accumulation and enhances airflow.
• Bronchitis & Emphysema: It relieves coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath.
• Asthma Relief: It opens airways and thins mucus.
• Cystic Fibrosis & Pneumonia: It aids in mucus removal and respiratory relief.

Medical Benefits

• Acebrophylline is a class of bronchodilators with secondary mucolytic activity and acts by relaxing the muscles and dilating the lungs’ airways.
• N-acetylcysteine is an expectorant (cough/sputum thinner) and mucolytic that functions by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose.
• It hydrolyses the acid mucopolysaccharide fibres that render the mucus (sputum) thinner and less viscous, thus facilitating effective expulsion of sputum through coughing. The sputum, however, remains low in viscosity as long as treatment lasts.
• It facilitates easy coughing out and facilitates ease in breathing by opening up airways.

Directions for Use

• It is to be consumed after meals to avoid nausea and discomfort of the stomach.
• Do not consume it with histamine-containing foods like tomatoes, wine, and processed foods.
• It is typically consumed twice a day, preferably in the evening, or as directed by the doctor.
• Swallow a whole Acebrophylline + N-Acetylcysteine Tablet with water.
• Do not crush, chew, or break it.

Storage

• Store it in a dry, cool place.
• Avoid direct sun and moisture.
• The capsules must be tightened after each use.
• Away from children and pets.
• Do not store in a bathroom or warm area.

Precautions

• It can interact with water pills (e.g., furosemide), gout medicines (e.g., allopurinol), antacids (e.g. cimetidine), antibiotics (e.g., ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline), and drugs that are used to decrease elevated blood pressure (e.g, diltiazem, verapamil).
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine consumption with this tablet because it can enhance drowsiness.
• Avoid taking this medicine if you have low blood pressure, abnormal heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), or have experienced a heart attack.
• If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, asthma, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, or kidney or liver insufficiency, tell your doctor before taking it.
• Acebrophylline + N-Acetylcysteine Tablet can cause dizziness and drowsiness. Do not drive or operate machinery

Side Effects

• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Runny nose
• Diarrhoea
• Drowsiness
• Heartburn
• Stomach pain
• Nausea

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is this tablet used for?

It assists with breathing issues such as asthma, cough with mucus, bronchitis, and COPD.

How does the medicine work?

It relaxes the lungs and thins thick mucus, allowing you to breathe easier and cough it out.

Can I use it for chest congestion?

Yes, it clears mucus in the chest and provides relief.

Is it suitable for long-term lung issues?

Yes, physicians prescribe it for long-term breathing issues to alleviate coughing and mucus production.

Can I take it when I have a cold or flu?

If you have mucus in your chest, it might help—but check with your doctor first.

Does it benefit smokers with cough?

Yes, it can make mucus from the lungs disappear, but quitting smoking is still extremely important.

Can I take it if I have asthma?

Yes, it makes asthma patients breathe more easily.