Acebrophylline (100mg)
Amucoe 100mg Capsule 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.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Amucoe
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Amucoe 100mg Capsule is to be taken with food.
Amucoe 100mg Capsule is a mucolytic and bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and also thins and loosens mucus, making it easier to breathe.
Related Warnings
Amucoe 100mg Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Information regarding the use of Amucoe 100mg Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Amucoe 100mg Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Amucoe 100mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Amucoe 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Amucoe 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Amucoe 100mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Amucoe 100mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Amucoe 100mg Capsule need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Amucoe 100mg Capsule, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.
Amucoe 100mg Capsule should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food.
One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Amucoe 100mg Capsule. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.
Amucoe 100mg Capsule should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Amucoe 100mg Capsule, 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 Amucoe 100mg Capsule.
Amucoe 100mg Capsule 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 Amucoe 100mg Capsule works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.
