A B Phylline SR 200 mg Tablet

Composition of A B Phylline SR 200 mg Tablet

A B Phylline SR 200 mg Tablet contains Acebrophylline 200 mg (Sustained Release). It belongs to the Xanthine derivative / methylxanthine bronchodilator (acebrophylline) class of medicines.

Uses of A B Phylline SR 200 mg Tablet

• Used for obstructive airway diseases such as bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to relieve bronchospasm
• cough and breathing difficulty.

Key benefits

• Relieves bronchospasm and wheezing
• Improves airflow and breathing in asthma/COPD
• Helps thin and clear mucus
• Reduces cough and chest tightness

How A B Phylline SR 200 mg Tablet works

Acebrophylline is a bronchodilator and mucoregulator. It relaxes bronchial smooth muscle to open the airways and helps reduce mucus viscosity and improve its clearance, easing breathing.

How to take A B Phylline SR 200 mg Tablet

Tablet (SR): Take exactly as prescribed, usually once or twice daily. Swallow whole with water; do not crush/chew/break. Can be taken with food to reduce stomach upset; take at the same time each day.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting, severe drowsiness, a racing heart and, with codeine, dangerously slow breathing. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of A B Phylline SR 200 mg Tablet

Most side effects of A B Phylline SR are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomach pain/indigestion
• diarrhea
• headache
• dizziness
• tremor
• palpitations
• restlessness/insomnia
• rash

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for A B Phylline SR 200 mg Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Use with caution in heart disease/arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, seizure disorders, peptic ulcer disease, and liver or kidney impairment. Stop and seek medical help if severe palpitations, chest pain, allergic reaction, or persistent vomiting occurs. Not for acute severe asthma attack unless advised by a doctor. Elderly may be more prone to side effects.

Do not take A B Phylline SR if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Codeine-containing preparations are not for children, or for anyone with breathing difficulty.

Interactions with other medicines

Other xanthines/theophylline, beta-agonists (e.g., salbutamol), macrolide antibiotics (e.g., erythromycin/clarithromycin), fluoroquinolones (e.g., ciprofloxacin), cimetidine, oral contraceptives, anticonvulsants (phenytoin/carbamazepine), rifampicin, beta-blockers, caffeine-containing products

How to store A B Phylline SR 200 mg Tablet

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place. Protect from moisture and direct light. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for A B Phylline SR 200 mg Tablet

Drink plenty of water — it thins mucus better than any syrup. Steam inhalation helps congestion and costs nothing. Measure the dose with the cup supplied.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

SUN PHARMA

Therapeutic class:

Bronchodilator / Anti-asthmatic (COPD medicines)

Drug class:

Xanthine derivative / methylxanthine bronchodilator (acebrophylline)