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About Adf 400mg/30mg Tablet

AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE is a respiratory combination medication primarily used to treat coughs associated with respiratory disorders like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Asthma is a breathing problem in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of your bronchial tubes). Coughing occurs as a reflex action in the throat when there is mucus or any other foreign irritant in it.

The AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE consists of two medicines: Doxofylline (antibiotic) and Ambroxol (dilutes viscous cough). Doxofylline comes into the category of bronchodilators that relax the muscles of the airways and can widen up and can breathe easily. On the other hand, Ambroxol is an 'expectorant' (promotes the secretion of sputum/cough) and 'mucolytic agent' (makes sputum less viscous) to make breathing easier in asthma and COPD patients who have difficulty in breathing.

Take AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE preferably with food to avoid stomach upset and swallow it whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew, or break it. If you are prescribed syrup, take it with a measuring cup. Your doctor will recommend how often you take AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, taste change, stomach pain, photosensitivity, and numbness in the mouth, tongue, and throat. Most of these side effects of AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Before using AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE tell your doctor if you ever had an allergy to AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE have kidney problems, liver problems, swollen food pipe (oesophagitis), lupus disease (an autoimmune disease), muscle disease (myasthenia gravis). Please do not drink alcohol with AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE as it may increase unpleasant side effects like drowsiness and dizziness. AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE is a pregnancy category D (high risk) medicine so, its use in pregnant and nursing mothers is not recommended. Use of AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE during tooth development (last half of pregnancy, infancy, and childhood to the age of 8 years) may cause permanent staining of teeth (yellow-grey-brown). Its use should be avoided by pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children below 8 years of age. Do not consume alcohol as it may cause excessive drowsiness when taken along with AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE.

Uses of Adf 400mg/30mg Tablet

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Asthma

Medicinal Benefits of Adf 400mg/30mg Tablet

AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE is used to treat and prevent respiratory disorders like asthma attacks and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE is a combination of two medicines: Doxofylline and Ambroxol. Doxofylline (also known as Doxophylline) belongs to the class of bronchodilators. It works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. It minimizes the lung's airflow obstruction, thereby relieving chest tightness, wheezing, and cough to make breathing easier. While  Ambroxol works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE breakdown the acid mucopolysaccharide fibers that make the mucous (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.

Directions for Use

AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE is available in oral syrup, oral tablets, and inhalers. AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE in oral tablet form has to be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, bite, or break it. The liquid form of AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE should be taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Inhaler form of AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE has to be put between your front teeth and has to be closed by your lips. Then it has to be breathed in or take puff through the mouth deeply for 2-3 seconds. After that, it is removed and then breathe out normally.

Side Effects of Adf 400mg/30mg Tablet

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Taste change
• Stomach pain
• Photosensitivity
• Palpitations
• Headache
• Insomnia
• Dizziness
• Numbness in the mouth, tongue, and throat
• Dryness of mouth or throat
• Taste changes

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In-Depth Precautions and Warning

Drug Warnings

Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to medicines. Please inform your doctor if you have any history of heart, liver, and kidney diseases. Also tell your doctor if you have a stomach ulcer, seizure (fits), high blood pressure, and diabetes before taking AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE. AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE causes hypokalaemia (low potassium levels in the blood), therefore should be used with caution in patients with bronchospasm. Special precautions should be taken in patients with hyperthyroidism and epilepsy. AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE can cause a rise in blood glucose levels. Hence monitor your blood glucose levels if you have diabetes and inform your doctor so that the dose can be adjusted accordingly. Let your doctor know if you plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant and a lactating mother. If you unexpectedly go into early labor or premature labor (before 9 months) or threatened abortion, do not use AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE and consult a doctor.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction:

AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE may interact with medicines used to treat gout (allopurinol), antacid (cimetidine), antibiotics (erythromycin, lincomycin, ciprofloxacin, clindamycin), drugs treating fits (phenytoin), asthma medicine (salbutamol), and the influenza vaccine.

Drug-Disease Interaction:

AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE is contraindicated in patients with heart, liver, kidney, and lung diseases, neuropsychiatric disorders like seizures (fits) and depression, phenylketonuria (congenital disability caused by the build-up of an amino acid called phenylalanine in the body), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), high blood pressure, hypoxemia (low oxygen levels in the blood), stomach ulcers, and viral infections.

Safety Advice

ALCOHOL

Avoid drinking alcohol while taking AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE as it can worsen your condition, causing sleep disturbances (sleep apnoea).

PREGNANCY

There is limited data on how AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE affects pregnancy. Please consult your doctor if you are planning to conceive or are already pregnant before starting AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE.

BREAST FEEDING

There is limited data on how AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE affects breastfeeding. However, Doxofylline is contraindicated in breastfeeding, and Montelukast may pass into breast milk. Please consult your doctor before starting AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE.

DRIVING

Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience drowsiness or difficulty concentrating while using AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE. AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE may affect your ability to drive. Seek medical attention if the symptoms persist longer.

LIVER

AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of liver diseases or hepatic impairment. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE.

KIDNEY

AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases. Let your doctor know if you have any history of kidney diseases. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and potential risks before prescribing AMBROXOL+DOXOFYLLINE.