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Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's

Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's

Prescription drug
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Manufacturer/Marketer

Bioceutics Inc

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

About Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's

Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's belongs to the class of drugs called bronchodilators primarily used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes).

Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's contains Acebrophylline that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's also acts as mucolytic (cough/sputum thinner) agent and helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways.

Take Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's based on your medical condition. Some people may experience diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, heartburn, stomach discomfort, skin rash or drowsiness. Most of these side effects of Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning or lasts longer than usual, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs indicating that your asthma is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's. Do not take Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's if you have heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats. Avoid taking Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's.

Uses of Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's

Treatment of Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Medicinal Benefits

Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's is a bronchodilator and mucolytic (mucus thinner) agent that is used to treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways. Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's helps to prevent an asthma attack and exercise freely if it is taken before exercise.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Take it with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it. Syrup: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take it in doses as prescribed by your doctor with the help of a measuring cup.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's

  • Diarrhoea

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

  • Dizziness

  • Heartburn

  • Stomach discomfort

  • Skin rash

  • Drowsiness

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning or lasts longer than usual, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs indicating that your asthma is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's. Do not take Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's if you have heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats. Avoid taking Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's may interact with water pills (furosemide), medicines used to treat gout (allopurinol), antacid (cimetidine), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline), drugs used to lower high blood pressure (diltiazem, verapamil), heart-related medicines (isoprenaline), anthelmintic (thiabendazole),  corticosteroids (prednisone) and oral contraceptives (ethinylestradiol). 

Drug-Food Interaction: Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol with Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's as it may increase drowsiness. Also, avoid or limit the intake of caffeine with Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's as it may cause side effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • FUROSEMIDE
  • ALLOPURINOL
  • CIMETIDINE
  • CIPROFLOXACIN
  • ERYTHROMYCIN
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • DILTIAZEM
  • VERAPAMIL
  • ISOPRENALINE
  • DOXYCYCLINE
  • PREDNISONE
  • ETHINYLESTRADIOL
  • THIABENDAZOLE

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in potassium such as tomatoes, bananas, asparagus, oranges, potatoes, avocados, dark leafy greens and beetroots as potassium is important for lung function and a potassium deficiency may cause breathing problems.

  • Drink plenty of fluids every day to thin mucus which makes it easier to cough out.

  • Avoid foods such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, bottled lemon and lime juice as it may worsen asthma symptoms.

  • Exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system. Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.

  • Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.

  • Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of the Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's and irritate the lungs worsening breathing problem.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than 2 times in a week and up to 4 nights in a month whereas, in case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises and self-care.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's is not recommended for pregnant women. Please consult a doctor before using Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before taking Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe

Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's should be used with caution in children in doses as prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 15, Plot no. 92B, 6th Cross Street, Senthil Nagar, Kolathur Chennai ? 600 099
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FAQs

Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's should be used with caution in patients suffering from fits as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before taking Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed.
No, you are not recommended to take erythromycin with Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of adverse effects of Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's. However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's.
You are recommended to avoid taking Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's if you are allergic to acebrophylline, ambroxol, theophylline or suffering from irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), low blood pressure, liver or kidney disorders or had heart attack. However, inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions before taking Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's.
No, you are not recommended to smoke while taking Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's as it may reduce the effectiveness of Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's, please consult your doctor.
No, Bronchoril 100 mg Capsule 10's does not relieve sudden asthma symptoms. Therefore, it is advised to carry a rescue inhaler always to treat sudden asthma symptoms.

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