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Acocontin 50 mg Tablet 10's

Acocontin 50 mg Tablet 10's

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Composition

AMBROXOL-50MG

Manufacturer/Marketer

Modi Mundipharma Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Jan-25

for this medicine

About Acocontin 50 mg Tablet

Acocontin 50 mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called 'mucolytic agents' (cough/sputum thinner) primarily used to treat acute (short term) and chronic (long term) respiratory diseases associated with excess mucus. Acute respiratory diseases are initially associated with dry, irritating cough, hoarseness in laryngitis (swelling of the voice box) or burning sensation in chest due to bronchitis (swelling of the lining of bronchial tubes). Then, wet mucus forms and continuous coughing out of sputum occurs. In chronic respiratory diseases, both dry irritating cough and wet cough with mucus occur.

Acocontin 50 mg Tablet contains Ambroxol that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Acocontin 50 mg Tablet breakdown the acid mucopolysaccharide fibres 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.

Take Acocontin 50 mg Tablet as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Acocontin 50 mg Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience nausea, taste change, numbness in mouth, tongue and throat. Most of these side effects of Acocontin 50 mg Tablet do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are known to be allergic to Acocontin 50 mg Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Acocontin 50 mg Tablet . If you have kidney or liver problems, stomach ulcer, asthma or cough from long time, please inform your doctor before taking Acocontin 50 mg Tablet . In children below 6 years, liquid form is preferred as tablets are contraindicated.

Uses of Acocontin 50 mg Tablet

Treatment of Dry cough, Respiratory disorder with viscous cough

Medicinal Benefits

Acocontin 50 mg Tablet is a mucolytic agent (mucus thinner) that is used to treat acute (short term) and chronic (long term) respiratory diseases associated with excess mucus. Acocontin 50 mg Tablet helps in making cough less viscous so that it can be coughed out easily in the conditions of acute and recurrent bronchitis (airways infection), laryngitis (voice box infection), and tracheitis (windpipe infection) and chronic diseases like chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Thus, helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose to cough out easily and provide relief from symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, tightness in the chest and shortness of breath.

Directions for Use

Tablet: Take it preferably with food to avoid stomach upset or as advised by the doctor. Swallow whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Syrup/Drops: Shake the bottle well before use. Check the label for directions and take it in doses as prescribed by a doctor with the help of a measuring cup/dropper provided with the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Acocontin 50 mg Tablet

  • Nausea

  • Taste change

  • Numbness in mouth, tongue and throat

Drug Warnings

Talk to your doctor before taking Acocontin 50 mg Tablet if you have had a cough for a long time, asthma or suffer from serious asthma attacks, liver or kidney problems, or peptic or duodenal ulcers. There have been reports of severe skin allergic reactions with Acocontin 50 mg Tablet , so if you develop a skin rash, immediately stop using Acocontin 50 mg Tablet and contact your doctor immediately.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interaction: Acocontin 50 mg Tablet may have interaction with antibiotics (amoxicillin, cefuroxime, and erythromycin) and a cough suppressant (codeine).

Drug-Food Interaction: Acocontin 50 mg Tablet interaction with food is unknown. Please consult a doctor to know which foods are to be avoided while taking Acocontin 50 mg Tablet .

Drug-Disease Interaction: Use with caution in patients with cough for a long time, stomach ulcer, kidney or liver problems and asthma.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • CODEINE
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • CEFUROXIME
  • ERYTHROMYCIN

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid dairy products such as milk as it may increase mucus production. Also, avoid processed or refined foods to have relief from cough. Instead replace baked foods, fried foods, white bread, white pasta, French fries, sugary deserts and chips with green leafy vegetables.

  • Drink plenty of fluids to avoid dry throat while you have cough.

  • Avoid citrus fruits as it may worsen cough. Eat fruits that are rich in water content such as pears, watermelon, peaches and pineapples.

Special Advise

  • If you are allergic to some sugars, please inform your doctor as Acocontin 50 mg Tablet may contain sorbitol.

  • You are recommended not to take Acocontin 50 mg Tablet for more than 10 days without your doctor’s advice.

Disease/Condition Glossary

Cough: Acute respiratory diseases are initially associated with dry, irritating cough, hoarseness in laryngitis (swelling of the voice box), or burning sensation in the chest due to bronchitis (swelling of the lining of bronchial tubes). Then, wet mucus forms, and continuous coughing out of sputum occurs. In chronic respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic bronchitis, both dry irritating cough and wet cough with mucus occur.

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Alcohol

Caution

Interaction of alcohol with Acocontin 50 mg Tablet is unknown. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Acocontin 50 mg Tablet .

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Acocontin 50 mg Tablet is a Category C pregnancy drug and is not recommended for pregnant women especially in the first 3 months as it may cause harm to the unborn baby.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Acocontin 50 mg Tablet as it may be excreted in breast milk and cause adverse effects in the baby.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Acocontin 50 mg Tablet usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Acocontin 50 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Acocontin 50 mg Tablet with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.

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Children

Caution

Acocontin 50 mg Tablet in tablet is not recommended for children below 6 years of age. Acocontin 50 mg Tablet in oral solution form is given for children below 6 years in doses prescribed by a doctor.

Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Ground Floor Modi Tower, 98, Nehru Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110019.
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FAQs

Acocontin 50 mg Tablet is used to treat Dry cough and respiratory disorders with viscous cough.
Ambroxol works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Acocontin 50 mg Tablet breaks the acid mucopolysaccharide fibres that make the mucous (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous, removing sputum efficiently by coughing.
No, Acocontin 50 mg Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy especially in the first three months as it may harm the developing baby. Therefore, if you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy, please inform your doctor before taking Acocontin 50 mg Tablet .
You are recommended to take Acocontin 50 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. However, if the symptoms worsen or persist after 5 days (3 days in children) of using Acocontin 50 mg Tablet , please consult your doctor.
Yes, Acocontin 50 mg Tablet may cause severe skin reactions in some people. It is not necessary for everyone taking Acocontin 50 mg Tablet to have skin reactions. However, if you notice a skin rash including lesions of nose, throat, mouth, genitals or eyes, stop taking Acocontin 50 mg Tablet and consult a doctor immediately.
Yes, you may take Acocontin 50 mg Tablet with antibiotics such as erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline and cefuroxime as it may increase the concentration of antibiotics in the formed mucus in airways. However, you are recommended to consult a doctor before using Acocontin 50 mg Tablet with antibiotics or any other medicines.
No, you are not recommended to stop taking Acocontin 50 mg Tablet without consulting your doctor as it may worsen cough or cause recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Acocontin 50 mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it and if you experience any difficulty while taking Acocontin 50 mg Tablet , please consult your doctor.

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