Sflo
Sflo Products are primarily used for
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
About Sflo Products
Uses of Sflo Products
Acebrophylline is used in the treatment and prevention of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Sflo Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Sflo are Nausea, Vomiting, Drowsiness, Heartburn, Increased white blood cell count, Loss of appetite, Rash, Itching, Constipation, Diarrhea, Abdominal discomfort, Abdominal distension, Esophageal bleeding, Red spots or bumps, Breathing problems, Nasal inflammation, Dizziness.
How Sflo Products work
Acebrophylline 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.
Patient Concerns about Sflo Products
Frequently asked questions about Sflo Products
Frequently asked questions about Acebrophylline
Q. Does birth control pills have any effect on Sflo 200mg Tablet?
If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Sflo 200mg Tablet need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Sflo 200mg Tablet, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.
Q. How should Sflo 200mg Tablet be taken?
Sflo 200mg Tablet should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food.
Q. Is it okay to take furosemide along with Sflo 200mg Tablet?
One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Sflo 200mg Tablet. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.
Q. When should Sflo 200mg Tablet be avoided?
Sflo 200mg Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Sflo 200mg Tablet, or theophylline. Along with that, patients suffering from low blood pressure, irregular heart beats or rhythm or history of heart attack, liver disease or kidney disorder should avoid taking Sflo 200mg Tablet.
Q. Is Sflo 200mg Tablet the same as theophylline?
Sflo 200mg Tablet comprises of theophylline-7 acetate and ambroxol which makes it effective in making the mucus more fluid and clearing the airways easily, thereby making breathing easier. This effect of Sflo 200mg Tablet works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.