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Actolin 400mg Tablet

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Product introduction

Actolin 400mg Tablet is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.

Actolin 400mg Tablet is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure

Uses of Actolin Tablet

Benefits of Actolin Tablet

In Treatment and prevention of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Actolin 400mg Tablet helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

Side effects of Actolin Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Actolin

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Upset stomach

How to use Actolin Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Actolin 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Actolin 400mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Safety advice

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Actolin 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Actolin 400mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Actolin 400mg Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Driving
SAFE
Actolin 400mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Actolin 400mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Actolin 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Actolin Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Actolin 400mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Actolin 400mg Tablet
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Doxolin 400mg Tablet
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Doxovent Tablet
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₹3.15/tablet
60% cheaper
Doxofyl 400 Tablet
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₹9/tablet
14% costlier
Doxiflo 400mg Tablet
Lupin Ltd
₹4.5/tablet
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Oxypur 400mg Tablet
Mars Therapeutics & Chemicals Ltd
₹9.7/tablet
23% costlier

Quick tips

  • You have been prescribed Actolin 400mg Tablet for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
  • 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.
  • Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
  • 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.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Methylxanthine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Theophylline & its derivatives

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FAQs

What is Actolin 400mg Tablet?

Actolin 400mg Tablet is a new generation long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a methyxanthine derivative.

How does Actolin 400mg Tablet work?

Actolin 400mg Tablet inhibits an enzyme called phosphodiesterase which results in bronchodilation (dilation or widening of the airways in the lungs by relaxing the surrounding smooth muscle). It is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible. Actolin 400mg Tablet relieves the breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.

Is Actolin 400mg Tablet antibiotic?

Actolin 400mg Tablet is not an antibiotic. Actolin 400mg Tablet is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Is Actolin 400mg Tablet a steroid?

Actolin 400mg Tablet is not a steroid. Actolin 400mg Tablet is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

What is Actolin 400mg Tablet used for?

Actolin 400mg Tablet is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps to relieve breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.

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References

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  2. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link

Marketer details

Name: NovaMed Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 28-Km Ferozpur Road Lahore, Pakistan
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025

A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Actolin 400mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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