AB Phylline Syrup
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Product introduction
AB Phylline Syrup is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
AB Phylline Syrup is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
AB Phylline Syrup is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
Uses of AB Phylline Syrup
- Treatment of Asthma
- Treatment of Bronchitis
- Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Benefits of AB Phylline Syrup
In Treatment of Asthma
AB Phylline Syrup can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These may include house dust, pollen, pets and cigarette smoke. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
In Treatment of Bronchitis
Bronchitis leads to chest congestion and wheezing. AB Phylline Syrup relieves symptoms of bronchitis by clearing congestion and relaxing airways.
In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
AB Phylline Syrup helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Side effects of AB Phylline Syrup
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 them
Common side effects of AB Phylline
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Drowsiness
- Heartburn
- Increased white blood cell count
- Loss of appetite
- Rash
- Itching
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Abdominal distension
- Esophageal bleeding
- Red spots or bumps
- Breathing problems
- High white blood cell count
- Nasal inflammation
How to use AB Phylline Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. AB Phylline Syrup is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
AB Phylline Syrup may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of AB Phylline Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of AB Phylline Syrup during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
AB Phylline Syrup does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
AB Phylline Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of AB Phylline Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
AB Phylline Syrup should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of AB Phylline Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
AB Phylline Syrup
₹74/Syrup
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed AB Phylline Syrup for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
- Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
- Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if you have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Xanthinic Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Theophylline & its derivatives
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking AB Phylline Syrup
Twice A Day
71%
Once A Day
15%
Thrice A Day
13%
Alternate Day
1%
Four Times A *
1%
*Four Times A Day
What are you using AB Phylline Syrup for?
Cough
80%
Others
20%
FAQs
Q. Does birth control pills have any effect on AB Phylline Syrup?
If you are taking birth control pills, dose of AB Phylline Syrup need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of AB Phylline Syrup, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.
Q. How should AB Phylline Syrup be taken?
AB Phylline Syrup should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food.
Q. Is it okay to take furosemide along with AB Phylline Syrup?
One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with AB Phylline Syrup. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.
Q. When should AB Phylline Syrup be avoided?
AB Phylline Syrup should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, AB Phylline Syrup, 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 AB Phylline Syrup.
Q. Is AB Phylline Syrup the same as theophylline?
AB Phylline Syrup 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 AB Phylline Syrup works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.
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Name: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Address: Plot no 107/108,Namli block , Ranipool, East Sikkim 737135
Country of origin: India
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