N-PHYLLIN TABLETS Substitute

N-PHYLLIN TABLETS contains Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline belongs to the class of bronchodilators with additional mucolytic properties and works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. N-PHYLLIN TABLETS breakdown the acid mucopolysaccharide fibres that make the mucus (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous removing sputum efficiently by coughing. However, the viscosity of sputum remains low for as long as treatment is maintained. Together, they help to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways.

N-PHYLLIN TABLETS should be used with caution in patients suffering from epilepsy (fits) as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before taking N-PHYLLIN TABLETS so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed.

You are not recommended to take N-PHYLLIN TABLETS with antibiotics such as tetracycline, amoxicillin, amikacin and gentamicin at the same time as it may reduce the effectiveness of antibiotics. However, if you are supposed to take these medicines together, maintain a time gap of a minimum of 2 hours between taking N-PHYLLIN TABLETS and antibiotics. However, please consult a doctor before using N-PHYLLIN TABLETS with antibiotics or any other medicines.

You are recommended to avoid taking N-PHYLLIN TABLETS if you are allergic to acebrophylline, ambroxol, theophylline or suffering from irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), low blood pressure, liver or kidney disorders or had a heart attack. However, inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions before taking N-PHYLLIN TABLETS .

No, you are not recommended to smoke while taking N-PHYLLIN TABLETS as it may reduce the effectiveness of N-PHYLLIN TABLETS and also damage your lungs. Long term smoking may cause breathing problems like asthma, bronchitis and COPD. Quitting smoking is the best way to keep your lungs healthy.