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Nacphylline Tablet 10's Substitute

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Composition:

ACEBROPHYLLINE-100MG + ACETYLCYSTEINE-600MG

Uses:

Nacphylline Tablet 10's is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The detailed uses of Nacphylline Tablet 10's are as follows:<br/>• Treats COPD: Nacphylline Tablet 10's helps to manage COPD symptoms by thinning mucus and reducing airway inflammation. This improves lung function and eases breathing difficulties.<br/>• Respiratory Relief: Nacphylline Tablet 10's provides relief from respiratory issues like bronchitis and asthma, making it easier to breathe.<br/>• Mucus Clearance: Nacphylline Tablet 10's helps to thin and clear mucus from airways, easing breathing and improving lung function.<br/>• Cough Relief: Nacphylline Tablet 10's relieves coughs caused by colds or respiratory infections, making breathing easier and more comfortable.<br/>• Anti-inflammatory Effects: Nacphylline Tablet 10's may reduce airway inflammation, helping to alleviate swelling and irritation for better respiratory health.<br/>• Allergy Management: Nacphylline Tablet 10's can also be beneficial in managing allergy symptoms like congestion, promoting easier breathing, and better airflow.<br/>

Medicinal Benefits:

Nacphylline Tablet 10's is a combination of two drugs: Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline belongs to the class of bronchodilators with additional mucolytic properties and works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Nacphylline Tablet 10's breakdown the acid mucopolysaccharide fibers that make the mucus (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous removing sputum efficiently by coughing. However, the viscosity of sputum remains low for as long as treatment is maintained. Together, they help to cough out easily and make breathing easier by opening airways.

FAQs

Nacphylline Tablet 10's is used to prevent and treat symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), such as shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing).

Nacphylline Tablet 10's contains Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline belongs to the class of bronchodilators with additional mucolytic properties and works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Nacphylline Tablet 10's breakdown the acid mucopolysaccharide fibres that make the mucus (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous removing sputum efficiently by coughing. However, the viscosity of sputum remains low for as long as treatment is maintained. Together, they help to cough out easily and make breathing easier by opening airways.

Nacphylline Tablet 10's should be used with caution in patients suffering from epilepsy (fits) as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before taking Nacphylline Tablet 10's so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed.

It is not recommended to take Nacphylline Tablet 10's with antibiotics such as tetracycline, amoxicillin, amikacin, and gentamicin at the same time, as this may reduce the effectiveness of the antibiotics. However, if you are supposed to take these medicines together, maintain a time gap of at least 2 hours between taking Nacphylline Tablet 10's and antibiotics. Please consult a doctor before using Nacphylline Tablet 10's with antibiotics or any other medicines.

It is recommended that you avoid taking Nacphylline Tablet 10's if you are allergic to acebrophylline, ambroxol, or theophylline, suffer from irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), low blood pressure, liver or kidney disorders, or have had a heart attack. However, inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions before taking Nacphylline Tablet 10's.

No, you are not recommended to smoke while taking Nacphylline Tablet 10's as it may reduce the effectiveness of Nacphylline Tablet 10's and also damage your lungs. Long-term smoking may cause breathing problems like asthma, bronchitis and COPD. Quitting smoking is the best way to keep your lungs healthy.

You are recommended to avoid histamine-rich foods such as tomatoes, wine, and processed foods. These may cause histamine intolerance by affecting the way histamine is broken down in the body, leading to symptoms such as flushing (redness of the skin), migraine headaches, skin rash, itching, and rhinitis (runny and stuffy nose). Therefore, if you are allergic to histamine or cannot tolerate food and drinks rich in histamine, please inform your doctor before taking Nacphylline Tablet 10's.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Nacphylline Tablet 10's without consulting your doctor. Doing so may worsen your cough and other breathing problems, causing recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Nacphylline Tablet 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking it, please consult your doctor.

No, Nacphylline Tablet 10's does not relieve sudden asthma symptoms. Therefore, it is advised to always carry a rescue inhaler to treat sudden asthma symptoms.

No, Nacphylline Tablet 10's is not an antibiotic. It is a combination of two drugs: Acebrophylline (mucolytic and bronchodilator) and Acetylcysteine (mucolytic agent/sputum thinner).

Nacphylline Tablet 10's may cause side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, runny nose, dizziness, heartburn, stomach pain, skin rash, drowsiness, and cool and moist skin. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Nacphylline Tablet 10's may affect the test results of ketones in urine and salicylate (like aspirin) in the blood. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are taking Nacphylline Tablet 10's before undergoing any laboratory tests.

Not only will taking higher doses of Nacphylline Tablet 10's not be more effective, but it can also cause side effects. It is important to avoid exceeding the recommended dose.

Store Nacphylline Tablet 10's at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

No, do not take Nacphylline Tablet 10's if you are allergic to any of its components. Let the doctor know if you are allergic to Nacphylline Tablet 10's; the doctor will prescribe alternate medicines.

If you miss a dose of Nacphylline Tablet 10's take it as soon as you remember, However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.