Macphylline

Composition of Macphylline

Macphylline contains Acebrophylline (100mg). It belongs to the Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator class of medicines.

Uses of Macphylline

Macphylline Capsule is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Key benefits

• Eases a chesty cough
• Helps clear congestion

How Macphylline works

Macphylline 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.

How to take Macphylline

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Macphylline Capsule is to be taken with food.

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 Macphylline

Most side effects of Macphylline 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 Macphylline

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 Macphylline 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 Macphylline

Store below 30°C in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Macphylline

<div class="style__desktop-container___1hcBT"><div class="style__desktop-video___2GTR9"><div class="styles__video-img___1rCzR"><div class=""/><div class=""/></div></div><div><div><div><div><div class="ExpertAdviceItem__content___1Djk2"><ul><li>You have been prescribed Macphylline Capsule for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).</li> <li><div>It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.</div></li> <li>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.</li> <li>Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.</li> <li><div>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.</div></li> <li>Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.</li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></div>

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

MACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS LTD

Therapeutic class:

Cough and cold preparation

Drug class:

Expectorant / mucolytic / bronchodilator