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Effenac Ab
Acebrophylline + Acetylcysteine
₹188MRP ₹198In stock
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Effenac Ab is used for this medicine is used in the treatment of cough, chest congestion and common cold symptoms.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Balaji Krishnan, MBBS · Updated September 2026
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Key details
Salt: Acebrophylline + Acetylcysteine
Available variants: NA 10`S
Best price: ₹188
MRP: ₹198
Prescription: Required
Manufacturer: MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
Ordering notes
Standard delivery across India. No same-day delivery nationally.
Chennai express delivery is possible and chargeable. Learn more
Returns & refunds: orders can be cancelled before dispatch; after dispatch, returns depend on the item category. Read the full policy
Composition of Effenac Ab
Effenac Ab contains Acebrophylline + Acetylcysteine. It belongs to the Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator class of medicines.
Uses of Effenac Ab
- This medicine is used in the treatment of cough
- chest congestion and common cold symptoms.
Key benefits
- Eases a chesty cough
- Helps clear congestion
How Effenac Ab works
This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline loosens and thins the mucus in your airways so a cough clears it more easily, and eases the tightness that comes with congestion. Acetylcysteine loosens and thins the mucus in your airways so a cough clears it more easily, and eases the tightness that comes with congestion.
How to take Effenac Ab
Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.
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 Effenac Ab
Most side effects of Effenac Ab are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach upset
- Drowsiness
- Tremor
- Fast heartbeat
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 Effenac Ab
| Pregnancy | Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. |
|---|---|
| Breastfeeding | Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding. |
| Alcohol | Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine. |
| Driving | May cause drowsiness or affect your concentration. Do not drive until you know how it affects you. |
| Kidney | Use with caution if you have kidney disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your kidney function. |
| Liver | Use with caution if you have liver disease — your doctor may adjust the dose or monitor your liver function. |
| Habit forming | No |
Warnings and precautions
See a doctor if a cough lasts more than a week, or comes with fever, breathlessness, chest pain or blood in the sputum. Do not give cough and cold preparations to young children except on a doctor's advice. Do not combine two cough preparations — they frequently contain the same ingredients, and the doses add up. Preparations containing codeine can cause dependence and must be used only for the period your doctor specifies.
Do not take Effenac Ab 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
Sedating ingredients add to the effect of alcohol and sleeping tablets. Decongestants such as phenylephrine and pseudoephedrine can raise blood pressure — tell your doctor if you are hypertensive.
How to store Effenac Ab
Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.
Expert advice for Effenac Ab
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:
- MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
- Therapeutic class:
- Cough and cold preparation
- Drug class:
- Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator
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Effenac Ab FAQs
What is Effenac Ab used for?
Effenac Ab is commonly used for This medicine is used in the treatment of cough, chest congestion and common cold symptoms. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.
What is the salt in Effenac Ab?
Effenac Ab contains Acebrophylline + Acetylcysteine. If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.
How should I take Effenac Ab?
Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.
How does Effenac Ab work?
This medicine combines 2 active ingredients: Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine.
Is Effenac Ab a prescription medicine?
Yes. Effenac Ab is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.
What are the common side effects of Effenac Ab?
The side effects reported most often with Effenac Ab are Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach upset, Drowsiness, Tremor. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.
Can Effenac Ab be taken during pregnancy?
Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Effenac Ab.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Effenac Ab?
Do not drink alcohol while taking this medicine.
What if I miss a dose of Effenac Ab?
Take it as soon as you remember.
Is Effenac Ab habit forming?
No. Effenac Ab is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.
How much does Effenac Ab cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?
Effenac Ab starts at ₹188 (MRP ₹198) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in NA 10`S. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.
Who manufactures Effenac Ab?
Effenac Ab is manufactured by MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.
How is Effenac Ab delivered?
Effenac Ab is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.
Effenac Ab, Quick facts
- Salt
- Acebrophylline + Acetylcysteine
- Best price
- ₹188
- MRP
- ₹198
- Prescription
- Required (Rx)
- Brand
- Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
- Manufacturer
- MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
- Therapeutic class
- Cough and cold preparation
- Drug class
- Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator
- Habit forming
- No
- Variants
- NA 10`S
- Delivery
- Standard across India
References
The information on Effenac Ab is compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and is reviewed by a registered medical practitioner. It does not replace advice from your own doctor.
- PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
- CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
- National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
- Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Effenac Ab.
- World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.
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Safety disclaimer
Product information is for general awareness and does not replace professional medical advice. Always follow a clinician's guidance and upload a valid prescription when required.