acebrel plus syrup - Terbutaline (1.25mg/5ml) + Acebrophylline (50mg/5ml) medicine

acebrel plus syrup

4.6 (18 reviews)
๐Ÿญ Cista Medicorp ๐Ÿ“ฆ Varies by brand ๐Ÿ’Š Allopathy ๐Ÿ“… Updated: Aug 23, 2026
๐Ÿ“‹ Prescription Required ๐Ÿ’Š Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
SaathiMed Expert Panel | Aug 23, 2026

What is acebrel plus syrup used for?

Acebran BR Syrup (Terbutaline + Acebrophylline) is used to treat RESPIRATORY. It contains Terbutaline (1.25mg/5ml) + Acebrophylline (50mg/5ml), which Terbutaline stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors causing bronchodilation; Aceb. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.

  • Generic Name: Terbutaline + Acebrophylline
  • Manufacturer: Cista Medicorp
  • Form: Allopathy
  • Pregnancy Category: C
  • Prescription Required: Yes
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๐Ÿ’Š acebrel plus syrup Uses & Benefits

Bronchial asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis

Off-label uses: Acute bronchospasm, Cystic fibrosis

๐Ÿ“‹ Drug Information

Generic Name(s)Terbutaline + Acebrophylline
Brand NameAcebran BR Syrup
ManufacturerCista Medicorp
Packaging / FormVaries by brand (Allopathy)
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
Action ClassBronchodilator + Mucolytic
Route of AdministrationOral
StorageStore at room temperature (20-25ยฐC), protect from light
Shelf LifeAs per manufacturer

๐Ÿ”ฌ Pharmacology (PK/PD)

Pharmacokinetics

AbsorptionWell absorbed orally
DistributionDistributes widely in body tissues
Protein BindingTerbutaline: ~20%; Acebrophylline: ~50%
MetabolismHepatic metabolism
Half-LifeTerbutaline: 3-4 hours; Acebrophylline: 8-10 hours
ExcretionRenal excretion
BioavailabilityTerbutaline: ~50%; Acebrophylline: ~90%
Onset of Action30-60 minutes
Peak Plasma TimeTerbutaline: 2-3 hours; Acebrophylline: 1-2 hours
Duration of Action4-6 hours

How It Works

Terbutaline stimulates beta-2 adrenergic receptors causing bronchodilation; Acebrophylline inhibits phosphodiesterase and reduces inflammation, also has mucolytic activity.

Mechanism Steps

1Terbutaline binds to beta-2 adrenergic receptors on bronchial smooth muscle
2Activation of adenylate cyclase increases cAMP
3cAMP causes relaxation of bronchial smooth muscle (bronchodilation)

๐Ÿ’ก How to Take acebrel plus syrup

Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.

โš ๏ธ Side Effects of acebrel plus syrup

โœ… Common Side Effects

  • Tremor
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Palpitations
  • Cough

๐Ÿšจ Serious Side Effects

  • Arrhythmias
  • Hypokalemia
  • Paradoxical bronchospasm

โš ๏ธ Rare Side Effects

  • Seizures
  • Anaphylaxis
  • Hepatitis

Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.

๐Ÿ”ฌ Drug Interactions

โš ๏ธ DrugSeverityEffect
Beta-blockers Major Antagonism of bronchodilator effect
MAOIs Major Increased risk of hypertensive crisis
Xanthine derivatives Major Increased risk of toxicity
Diuretics Moderate Hypokalemia
Corticosteroids Moderate Increased hypokalemic effect
Sympathomimetics Moderate Additive cardiovascular effects
Antacids Minor Reduced absorption
Caffeine Minor Additive CNS stimulation

๐Ÿšจ Major Interactions

  • Beta-blockers
  • MAOIs
  • Xanthine derivatives

โšก Moderate Interactions

  • Diuretics
  • Corticosteroids
  • Sympathomimetics

โ„น๏ธ Minor Interactions

  • Antacids
  • Caffeine

๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Food Interactions

High-fat meals may delay absorption

๐Ÿท Alcohol Interaction

May increase CNS side effects

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings

๐Ÿšซ Contraindications

Hypersensitivity, cardiac arrhythmias, hyperthyroidism, uncontrolled hypertension

๐Ÿ“Š Monitoring Parameters

Heart rate, blood pressure, serum potassium, lung function

๐Ÿคฑ Lactation Safety

Use with caution; excreted in breast milk

๐Ÿ’Š Overdose Management

Gastric lavage, activated charcoal, symptomatic treatment

โฐ Missed Dose

Take as soon as remembered; skip if near next dose

๐Ÿ‘จโ€โš•๏ธ Reviewed by Expert

SaathiMed Expert Panel

MD, PhD - Pharmacology

Last reviewed on: Aug 23, 2026

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โญ User Reviews

Happy Patient Jul 10, 2026

Helpful and effective medicine as per my experience. Always consult a doctor.

Trusted Reviewer Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Regular Customer Jul 10, 2026

This medicine was effective for me. I followed the doctor's advice.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

Verified User Jul 10, 2026

Good quality medicine. Satisfied with the outcome.

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