Eisai Astophilin S

Features

Astophilin S is a cough suppressant and expectorant that contains ingredients that expand constricted bronchi, ingredients that suppress the occurrence of coughing, and ingredients that suppress allergies. It is effective for "coughs accompanied by wheezing" and "phlegm."
Astfilin S is a sugar-coated tablet that is easy to swallow.

[Designated Category 2 OTC drug]

Efficacy and effectiveness

Wheezing cough, coughing, and phlegm

<Notes regarding efficacy and effectiveness>

Dosage and Administration

Take the following amount with water or lukewarm water after each meal.
[Age: Single dose: Number of times to be taken]
Adults (15 years and older): 1 tablet, 3 times a day <br>Children (under 15 years old): Do not take this medicine.

<Caution regarding dosage and administration>

Ingredients and quantities

In 3 tablets <br>Diprophylline 225mg
dl-Methylephedrine hydrochloride 18.75mg
Noscapine 30mg
Diphenhydramine hydrochloride 45mg

[Additives]

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

<Notes regarding ingredients and quantities>

Dosage form

Sugar-coated tablets (oral tablets)

Usage notes

■Things you shouldn't do [If you do not follow these instructions, your current symptoms may worsen, or you may be more likely to experience side effects or accidents.]
1. Do not use any of the following medicines while taking this drug.
Other antitussives, expectorants, cold medicines, sedatives, internal medicines containing antihistamines (internal medicines for rhinitis, motion sickness medicines, allergy medicines, etc.)
2. After taking this medicine, do not drive or operate machinery.
(Sleepiness may occur.)
3. If you are breastfeeding, do not take this medicine or avoid breastfeeding if you take this medicine.
■Things to consult about
1. The following people should consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor before taking this medicine.
(1) People receiving medical treatment from a doctor (2) Pregnant women or those suspected to be pregnant (3) Elderly people (4) People who have experienced allergic symptoms due to medicine, etc. (5) People with the following symptoms: High fever, difficulty urinating (6) People who have been diagnosed with the following: Heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, glaucoma, thyroid dysfunction, epilepsy
2. If the following symptoms occur after taking this medicine, these may be side effects, so stop taking the medicine immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor with this leaflet.
[Affected area: Symptoms]
Skin: rash, redness, itching <br>Digestive system: Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite <br>Neuropsychiatric: Dizziness <br>Circulatory system: Palpitations <br>Urinary system: Difficulty urinating
3. The following symptoms may occur after taking this medicine. If these symptoms persist or worsen, discontinue use and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor with this leaflet.
Dry mouth, drowsiness
4.If symptoms do not improve after taking the medicine 5 to 6 times, stop taking the medicine and consult a doctor, pharmacist, or registered distributor with this leaflet.

Storage and handling precautions

(1) Store the product tightly sealed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer the product to another container. Also, do not put other medicines into this container. (This may cause misuse or change the quality.)
(4) This product may be damaged by impact such as dropping, so please handle it with care.
(5) There is a desiccant inside the container. Do not ingest it.
(6) If moisture gets on the tablet, part of the surface may dissolve, causing discoloration or spots, so do not touch the tablet with wet hands. Also, be careful not to return wet tablets to the original container, as this may affect the other tablets.
(7) Do not use products that have passed their expiration date.
(8) Once the container cap has been opened, use the product within six months to maintain quality, even if it is within the expiration date. Please write the date of opening in the "Date of Opening" column on the inside of the box.
(9) When closing the top lid of the cap, push it in until you hear a click.
(10) When there are only a few tablets remaining, they may be difficult to remove. Remove the cap and take them out.