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Astophylin S

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Astofirin S

Cough suppressant and expectorant

Astofirin S is a cough suppressant and expectorant containing ingredients that widen constricted bronchi, suppress cough reflex, and control allergies.
Effective for "cough with wheezing" and "phlegm." Astofirin S is an easy-to-swallow sugar-coated tablet.

Indications and effects

  • 　Cough and phlegm

Cough with wheezing (wheezing, whistling), cough, phlegm

Dosage and administration

Take the following amount with water or warm water after each meal.

Age Dose per intake Dosage frequency
Adults (15 years and older) 1 tablet 3 times a day
Children (under 15 years old) Do not take -

Ingredients

Ingredients and functions

Contains the following ingredients in 3 tablets per day for adults.

Ingredients Content Function
Diprophylline 225 mg Widens constricted bronchi, suppresses "cough with wheezing," and helps expel phlegm.
dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride 18.75mg Widens constricted bronchi, suppresses "cough with wheezing," and helps expel phlegm.
Noscapine 30 mg Acts on the cough center in the medulla to suppress the occurrence of cough.
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 45 mg Suppresses allergic "cough with wheezing."

Additives

Talc, calcium carbonate, corn starch, hydroxypropyl cellulose, carnauba wax, titanium dioxide, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, shellac, silicon dioxide, white sugar, hypromellose, pullulan, povidone, macrogol, calcium hydrogen phosphate

Caution

Precautions for use

Things not to do

If not followed, current symptoms may worsen, and side effects or accidents may occur more easily.

  1. Do not use any of the following medicines while taking this product.

    Other oral medicines containing cough suppressants and expectorants, cold medicines, sedatives, or antihistamines (such as oral medicines for rhinitis, motion sickness, or allergies)

  2. Do not drive vehicles or operate machinery after taking.

    (Drowsiness and other symptoms may occur.)

  3. Breastfeeding women should not take this medicine or avoid breastfeeding when taking it.

Consultation points

  1. People listed below should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered sales clerk before taking.

    1. People receiving medical treatment

    2. Pregnant women or those who believe they may be pregnant

    3. Elderly

    4. People who have had allergic reactions to medicines

    5. People with the following symptoms

      High fever, difficulty urinating

    6. People diagnosed with the following

      Heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, thyroid dysfunction, epilepsy

  2. If the following symptoms appear after taking, they may be side effects. Stop taking immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered sales clerk with this leaflet.

    Related areas Symptoms
    Skin Rash, redness, itching
    Digestive system Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
    Nervous system Dizziness
    Circulatory system Palpitations
    Urinary system Difficulty urinating

  3. After taking, the following symptoms may appear. If these symptoms persist or worsen, stop taking and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered sales clerk with this leaflet.

    Dry mouth, drowsiness

  4. If symptoms do not improve after 5 to 6 doses, stop taking and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered sales clerk with this instruction leaflet.

Storage and Handling Precautions

  1. Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

  2. Keep out of reach of children.

  3. Do not transfer to other containers. Also, do not put other medicines or substances into this container. (This may cause misuse or affect quality.)

  4. This product may break if dropped or subjected to impact, so handle with care.

  5. A desiccant is included inside the container. Do not ingest it.

  6. If moisture touches the tablets, part of the surface may dissolve, causing discoloration or spots, so do not touch with wet hands. Also, do not return wet tablets to the original container as it may affect other tablets.

  7. Do not use the product after the expiration date.

  8. Even within the expiration date, once the container cap is opened, use within 6 months for quality assurance. Write the opening date in the "Opening Date" section on the inner lid of the box.

  9. When closing the cap's top lid, press until you hear a click.

  10. When the number of tablets remaining is low, they may be difficult to dispense. Remove the main cap to take them out.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any medicines that should not be used together with this?
Do not take other oral medicines containing cough suppressants and expectorants, cold medicines, sedatives, or antihistamines (such as oral medicines for rhinitis, motion sickness, or allergies) simultaneously.
What symptoms is this recommended for?
This cough suppressant and expectorant contains ingredients that widen constricted bronchi and suppress cough reflex, effective for "cough," "cough with wheezing (wheezing, whistling)," and "phlegm."
Is it okay to use this every day continuously?
If symptoms do not improve after 5 to 6 days of use, stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered sales clerk.

Is it okay to use for children?
Do not use for children under 15 years old.

Can this be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, do not use this product or avoid breastfeeding when taking it.
Pregnant women or those who believe they may be pregnant should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered sales clerk before taking this medicine.