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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
Broncocet ACB Capsule is used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It contains Acebrophylline, which works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, it also acts as a mucolytic (cough/sputum thinner) agent and helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways. Some people may experience diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, heartburn, stomach discomfort, skin rash or drowsiness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.
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About Broncocet ACB Capsule

Broncocet ACB Capsule is 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).

Broncocet ACB Capsule contains Acebrophylline, which works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, Broncocet ACB Capsule also acts as a mucolytic (cough/sputum thinner) agent and helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Therefore, it helps cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways.

Take Broncocet ACB Capsule as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Broncocet ACB Capsule 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 Broncocet ACB Capsule 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 Broncocet ACB Capsule 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 last 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 Broncocet ACB Capsule 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 Broncocet ACB Capsule . Do not take Broncocet ACB Capsule if you have a heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats. Avoid taking Broncocet ACB Capsule if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), a heart attack, or 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 Broncocet ACB Capsule .

Uses of Broncocet ACB Capsule

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

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.

Medicinal Benefits

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

How Broncocet ACB Capsule Works

Broncocet ACB Capsule contains Acebrophylline, which works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, Broncocet ACB Capsule also acts as a mucolytic (cough/sputum thinner) agent and helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Therefore, it helps cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight
Side effects of Broncocet ACB Capsule
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
  • Eat smaller, more frequent meals.
  • Eat slowly and chew your food thoroughly to help digestion.
  • Eat fiber-rich foods such as fruits, whole grains, and vegetables to promote regular bowel movements.
  • Avoid gas-producing foods like cabbage, beans, broccoli and carbonated drinks.
  • Drink lots of water throughout the day to prevent dehydration and aid digestion.
  • Do regular exercise to enhance digestion and reduce bloating.
To prevent, manage, and treat Constipation caused by medication usage, follow these steps:
  • Preventing Vomiting (Before it Happens)
  • Take medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. This can help minimize side effects, including vomiting.
  • Having a small meal before taking your medication can help reduce nausea and vomiting.
  • Talk to your doctor about taking anti-nausea medication along with your prescribed medication.
  • Managing Vomiting (If it Happens)
  • Try taking ginger in the form of tea, ale, or candy to help alleviate nausea and vomiting.
  • What to Do if Vomiting Persists
  • Consult your doctor if vomiting continues or worsens, consult the doctor for guidance on adjusting your medication or additional treatment.
  • Drink water or other clear fluids.
  • To prevent worsening of pain, limit intake of tea, coffee, or alcohol.
  • Include bland foods like rice, toast, crackers, and rice in your diet.
  • Avoid lying down immediately after eating as it may cause indigestion or heartburn.
  • Avoid acidic and spicy food as it may cause indigestion.
Here are the precise steps to cope with diarrhoea caused by medication usage:
  • Inform Your Doctor: Notify your doctor immediately about your diarrhoea symptoms. This allows them to adjust your medication or provide guidance on managing side effects.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of fluids to replace lost water and electrolytes. Choose water, clear broth, and electrolyte-rich drinks. Avoid carbonated or caffeinated beverages to effectively rehydrate your body.
  • Follow a Bland Diet: Eat easy-to-digest foods to help firm up your stool and settle your stomach. Try incorporating bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, plain crackers, and boiled vegetables into your diet.
  • Avoid Trigger Foods: Steer clear of foods that can worsen diarrhoea, such as spicy, fatty, or greasy foods, high-fibre foods, and dairy products (especially if you're lactose intolerant).
  • Practice Good Hygiene: Maintain good hygiene to prevent the spread of infection. To stay healthy, wash your hands frequently, clean and disinfect surfaces regularly, and avoid exchanging personal belongings with others.
  • Take Anti-Diarrheal Medications: If your doctor advises, anti-diarrheal medications such as loperamide might help manage diarrhoea symptoms. Always follow your doctor's directions.
  • Keep track of your diarrhoea symptoms. If they don't get better or worse or are accompanied by severe stomach pain, blood, or dehydration signs (like extreme thirst or dark urine), seek medical help.
Here are the steps to cope with constipation as a side effect of medication:
  • Inform your doctor about your constipation symptoms. They may adjust your medication or advise alternative treatments.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking sufficient of water (at least 8-10 glasses a day) to help soften stool and promote bowel movements.
  • Increase fibre intake by eating foods high in fibre, such as fruits, whole grains, vegetables and legumes, to help bulk up the stool.
  • Establish a bowel routine by trying to go to the bathroom at the same time each day to train your bowels.
  • Engaging in regular exercise, like walking or yoga, can support in bowel movement stimulation.
  • Consult your doctor if constipation persists, and discuss alternative treatments or adjustments to your medication.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.

What if I have taken an overdose of Broncocet ACB Capsule

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Broncocet ACB Capsule as it may cause overdose. If you suspect you have taken overdose, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

If you are allergic to Broncocet ACB Capsule 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 Broncocet ACB Capsule 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 Broncocet ACB Capsule . Do not take Broncocet ACB Capsule if you have heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats. Avoid taking Broncocet ACB Capsule 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 Broncocet ACB Capsule .

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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 Broncocet ACB Capsule and irritate the lungs worsening breathing problem.

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No

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Broncocet ACB Capsule as it may increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Broncocet ACB Capsule .

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Broncocet ACB Capsule is not recommended for pregnant women. Please consult a doctor before using Broncocet ACB Capsule if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Broncocet ACB Capsule is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before taking Broncocet ACB Capsule if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe

Broncocet ACB Capsule usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Broncocet ACB Capsule 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 Broncocet ACB Capsule 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

Broncocet ACB Capsule should be used with caution in children in doses as prescribed by a doctor.

FAQs

Broncocet ACB Capsule is used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs.

Broncocet ACB Capsule 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 Broncocet ACB Capsule so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed.

No, you are not recommended to take erythromycin with Broncocet ACB Capsule as co-administration of these medicines may increase the risk of adverse effects of Broncocet ACB Capsule . However, please consult a doctor before using other medicines with Broncocet ACB Capsule .

You are recommended to avoid taking Broncocet ACB Capsule 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 Broncocet ACB Capsule .

No, you are not recommended to smoke while taking Broncocet ACB Capsule as it may reduce the effectiveness of Broncocet ACB Capsule .

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Broncocet ACB Capsule without consulting your doctor as it may worsen the condition or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Broncocet ACB Capsule for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Broncocet ACB Capsule , please consult your doctor.

No, Broncocet ACB Capsule does not relieve sudden asthma symptoms. Therefore, it is advised to carry a rescue inhaler always to treat sudden asthma symptoms.

No, Broncocet ACB Capsule is not a steroid. Broncocet ACB Capsule is a bronchodilator and mucolytic (mucus thinner) agent.

You are recommended to take Broncocet ACB Capsule for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. The duration depends on the cause of illness and the underlying disease.

No. Broncocet ACB Capsule is not an antibiotic.

Birth control pills may interfere with Broncocet ACB Capsule clearance, increasing its levels and risk of side effects. Therefore, if you are taking birth control pills, inform your doctor as the dose of Broncocet ACB Capsule needs to be reduced.

Broncocet ACB Capsule should be taken exactly as advised by the doctor. Take it with food to avoid stomach upset. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not open, crush or chew it.

If you are taking furosemide along with Broncocet ACB Capsule , you should take caution as combined use of these medicines may decrease potassium levels. Therefore, it is necessary to regularly monitor potassium levels.

Broncocet ACB Capsule contains Acebrophylline, which works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, Broncocet ACB Capsule also acts as a mucolytic (cough/sputum thinner) agent and helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways.

You are recommended to avoid consuming large quantities of caffeine-containing food or drinks as it may increase the risk of side effects.

You are advised to consult your doctor before taking Broncocet ACB Capsule if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Broncocet ACB Capsule may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, dizziness, and stomach discomfort. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Store Broncocet ACB Capsule at room temperature. Protect from moisture. Keep it out of reach of children.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

305-307, Ansal Imperial Tower, C Block Community Centre, Naraina Vihar, New Delhi-110028, India
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