Doenac-A 600/100 Tablet belongs to the class of drugs called ‘mucolytic agents’ (cough/sputum thinner) primarily used to prevent and treat symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as shortness of breath, coughing or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing). COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation in the lining of bronchial tubes).

Doenac-A 600/100 Tablet is a combination of two drugs, namely: Acebrophylline (mucolytic and bronchodilator) and N-Acetylcysteine (mucolytic agent/sputum thinner). Acebrophylline works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. N-Acetylcysteine works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Together, Doenac-A 600/100 Tablet helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways.

Swallow Doenac-A 600/100 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Doenac-A 600/100 Tablet based on your medical condition. Some people may experience diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, runny nose, dizziness, heartburn, stomach pain, skin rash, and drowsiness. Most of these side effects of Doenac-A 600/100 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 allergic to Doenac-A 600/100 Tablet or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Doenac-A 600/100 Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Doenac-A 600/100 Tablet . If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, asthma, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking Doenac-A 600/100 Tablet . Doenac-A 600/100 Tablet is not recommended for children below 14 years of age.

• Eat foods rich in potassium such as bananas, asparagus, oranges, potatoes, avocados, dark leafy greens and beetroots as potassium is important for lung function and a potassium deficiency may cause breathing problems.
• Drink plenty of fluids every day to thin mucus which makes it easier to cough out.
• Maintain a diet that includes complex carbohydrates such as lentils, beans, barley, oats, quinoa, bran, peas and potatoes with skin.
• Limit or avoid the intake of caffeinated drinks such as tea, coffee, soda, and energy drinks like red bull.
• Eat protein-rich foods such as meat, fish (particularly salmon, sardines and mackerel), eggs and poultry.
• Exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system. Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
• Quit smoking as it may irritate the lungs and worsen breathing problems.

• Regular blood tests are recommended while taking Doenac-A 600/100 Tablet to monitor the levels of Doenac-A 600/100 Tablet and potassium in the blood.
• Doenac-A 600/100 Tablet may affect the test results of ketones in urine and salicylate (like aspirin) in the blood. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are taking Doenac-A 600/100 Tablet before undergoing any laboratory tests.
• Doenac-A 600/100 Tablet does not relieve sudden asthma symptoms, so it is advised to carry a rescue inhaler always to treat sudden asthma symptoms.