Makofz Ace Syrup


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Makmaul Labocare
Active Ingredient Terbutaline (1.25mg) + Acebrophylline (50mg) + Guaifenesin (50mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.3
User Reviews601

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Makofz Ace?
If you miss a dose of Makofz Ace, 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.
Answer

Makofz Ace Syrup Reviews

Makofz Ace is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.

Makofz Ace is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, constipation, heartburn, headache, rash, increased white blood cell count, and nasal inflammation. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can make sleepiness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.

How Makofz Ace Syrup Works

Makofz Ace is a combination of three medicines: Terbutaline, Acebrophylline and Guaifenesin, which relieves cough with mucus.

How to Use Makofz Ace Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Makofz Ace may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Makofz Ace Syrup

  • In Cough with mucus: Makofz Ace gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, reduces it stickiness and makes it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Makofz Ace will also relieve allergy symptoms like watery eyes, sneezing, runny nose or throat irritation. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms. Also steam inhalation with few drops of eucalyptus oil can loosen mucus and reduce congestion and coughing.

Uses of Makofz Ace Syrup

  • Cough with mucus

Makofz Ace Syrup Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Liver  CAUTION
Makofz Ace should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Makofz Ace may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Makofz Ace in these patients.
Kidney  CAUTION
Makofz Ace should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Makofz Ace may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Makofz Ace in these patients.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Makofz Ace may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Makofz Ace may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Makofz Ace during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  UNSAFE
Makofz Ace may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Quick Tips

  • If you are diabetic, monitor your blood glucose regularly while taking this medicine.
  • Makofz Ace relieves cough accompanied with mucus that is associated with broncho-pulmonary disorders such as bronchitis, bronchial asthma and emphysema.
  • It may cause dizziness and sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how it affects you.
  • Stop taking Makofz Ace and inform your doctor if your cough persists for more than 1 week, tends to recur, or is accompanied by a fever, rash or persistent headache.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of thyroid or heart disease.

References

  1. Pozzi E. Acebrophylline: An airway mucoregulator and anti-inflammatory agent. Monaldi Arch Chest Dis. 2007;67(2):106-15.
  2. PubChem. Acebrophylline.
  3. Drugs.com. Terbutaline.
  4. ScienceDirect. Guaifenesin.
  5. PubChem. Guaifenesin.
  6. ScienceDirect. Terbutaline.

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