In Treatment of Asthma Abfril 100 Capsule 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.
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Abfril 100 Capsule is to be taken with food.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE
Abfril 100 Capsule may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Abfril 100 Capsule during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Abfril 100 Capsule during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : SAFE
Abfril 100 Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Abfril 100 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Abfril 100 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CAUTION
Abfril 100 Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Abfril 100 Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Abfril 100 Capsule, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\\n \\n
Q. Does birth control pills have any effect on Abfril 100 Capsule?::: If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Abfril 100 Capsule need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Abfril 100 Capsule, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.| Q. How should Abfril 100 Capsule be taken?::: Abfril 100 Capsule 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 Abfril 100 Capsule?::: One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Abfril 100 Capsule. 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 Abfril 100 Capsule be avoided?::: Abfril 100 Capsule should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Abfril 100 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 Abfril 100 Capsule.| Q. Is Abfril 100 Capsule the same as theophylline?::: Abfril 100 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 Abfril 100 Capsule works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.
Abfril 100 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.