Effenac AB Tablet

Effenac AB Tablet is used to treat and prevent asthma and symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked) such as coughing, wheezing, and shortness of breath. It helps relax the muscles of the air passages thereby making it easier to breathe. Effenac AB Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are vomiting, heartburn, stomach upset, rash, itching, and nasal inflammation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as that may cause excessive drowsiness. Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. Before you start taking this medicine it is important to inform your doctor if you are suffering from liver or kidney disease. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.

• Treatment of Asthma
• Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Treatment of Pneumonia

Effenac AB Tablet is a combination of two medicines : Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline 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. Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic medication. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) making it easier to cough out.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Effenac AB Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Vomiting
• Heartburn
• Stomach pain
• Upset stomach
• Rash
• Hives
• Itching
• Nasal inflammation

AlcoholUNSAFE

Effenac AB Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Effenac AB Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Effenac AB Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

DrivingSAFE

Effenac AB Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Effenac AB Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Effenac AB Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Effenac AB Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Effenac AB Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Effenac AB Tablet, 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.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Respiratory