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Onimar Forte Tablet 15's, Pack of 15
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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Onimar Forte Tablet 15's is used to prevent and treat symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing). It contains Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine, which works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Also, it thins and loosens phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Thus, it helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways. Some people may experience diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, runny nose, dizziness, heartburn, stomach pain, skin rash, drowsiness, and cool and moist skin. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any of its components or if you are pregnant/breastfeeding, and about all the medications you are taking and pre-existing medical conditions.

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Composition :

ACEBROPHYLLINE-100MG + ACETYLCYSTEINE-600MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Emcee Pharmaceuticals (P) Ltd

Consume Type :

ORAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

Expires on or after :

About Onimar Forte Tablet 15's

Onimar Forte Tablet 15's is primarily used to prevent and treat symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) such as shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubes).

Onimar Forte Tablet 15's is a combination of Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Acetylcysteine works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose.

Some people may experience diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, a runny nose, dizziness, heartburn, stomach pain, skin rash, drowsiness, and cool and moist skin. Most of these side effects of Onimar Forte Tablet 15's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Take Onimar Forte Tablet 15's with or without food. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Onimar Forte Tablet 15's based on your medical condition. Swallow the medicine as a whole with a glass of water. Do not chew, crush or break the medicine.

If you are allergic to Onimar Forte Tablet 15's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. Onimar Forte Tablet 15's is not recommended for use during pregnancy. If you are breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, asthma, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, or kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's.

Uses of Onimar Forte Tablet 15's

Onimar Forte Tablet 15's is used to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The detailed uses of Onimar Forte Tablet 15's are as follows:

  • Treats COPD: Onimar Forte Tablet 15's helps to manage COPD symptoms by thinning mucus and reducing airway inflammation. This improves lung function and eases breathing difficulties.
  • Respiratory Relief: Onimar Forte Tablet 15's provides relief from respiratory issues like bronchitis and asthma, making it easier to breathe.
  • Mucus Clearance: Onimar Forte Tablet 15's helps to thin and clear mucus from airways, easing breathing and improving lung function.
  • Cough Relief: Onimar Forte Tablet 15's relieves coughs caused by colds or respiratory infections, making breathing easier and more comfortable.
  • Anti-inflammatory Effects: Onimar Forte Tablet 15's may reduce airway inflammation, helping to alleviate swelling and irritation for better respiratory health.
  • Allergy Management: Onimar Forte Tablet 15's can also be beneficial in managing allergy symptoms like congestion, promoting easier breathing, and better airflow.

Directions for Use

  • Onimar Forte Tablet 15's can be taken with or without food. However, taking it with food may help reduce stomach upset.
  • It is usually taken once daily, preferably in the evening, or as prescribed by your doctor.
  • Swallow Onimar Forte Tablet 15's as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

Medicinal Benefits

  • Onimar Forte Tablet 15's is a combination of two drugs: Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline belongs to the class of bronchodilators with additional mucolytic properties, and acetylcysteine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents.
  • Onimar Forte Tablet 15's breakdown the acid mucopolysaccharide fibers that make the mucus (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous removing sputum efficiently by coughing.
  • However, the viscosity of sputum remains low for as long as treatment is maintained. Together, they help to cough out easily and make breathing easier by opening airways.
  • Onimar Forte Tablet 15's is also indicated for the regular treatment of moderate to severe COPD in patients who experience frequent symptoms and have a history of exacerbation.
  • It reduces airway inflammation and prevents bronchospasm.

How Onimar Forte Tablet 15's Works

Onimar Forte Tablet 15's is a combination of two drugs: Acebrophylline (mucolytic and bronchodilator) and Acetylcysteine (mucolytic agent/sputum thinner). Acebrophylline belongs to the class of bronchodilators with additional mucolytic properties and works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Acetylcysteine belongs to the class of mucolytic agents (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose. Onimar Forte Tablet 15's breakdown the acid mucopolysaccharide fibers that make the mucus (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous removing sputum efficiently by coughing. However, the viscosity of sputum remains low for as long as treatment is maintained. Together, they help to cough out easily and make breathing easier by opening airways.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. • Keep out of sight and reach of children. • Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

What if I have taken an overdose of Onimar Forte Tablet 15's

Do not take more than the prescribed dose of Onimar Forte Tablet 15's as it may cause serious side effects. If you experience any symptoms like dizziness, abdominal discomfort, or nausea, please consult a doctor immediately.

Drug Warnings

  • If you are allergic to Onimar Forte Tablet 15's or any other medicines, please tell your doctor.
  • Severe skin reactions such as Stevens-Johnson syndrome (a serious and rare disorder of skin and mucus membranes) or toxic epidermal necrolysis (skin blistering or skin peeling) have been reported in some patients.
  • If you notice any skin rash worsening with mucosal lesions or blisters, stop taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's and contact your doctor immediately.
  • Do not take Onimar Forte Tablet 15's if you have a heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats.
  • Avoid taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), a heart attack, or kidney or liver diseases.
  • If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, asthma, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, or kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's.
  • Onimar Forte Tablet 15's is not recommended for children under 14.
  • Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood.
  • Onimar Forte Tablet 15's is not recommended for use during pregnancy.
  • If you are breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's.

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat foods rich in potassium, such as bananas, asparagus, oranges, potatoes, avocados, dark leafy greens, and beetroots. 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 for coughing 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 reduce the effectiveness of the Onimar Forte Tablet 15's and irritate the lungs, worsening breathing problems.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

MUCOLYTIC AGENTS

Onimar Forte Tablet 15's Substitute

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Alcohol

Unsafe

Avoid consumption of alcohol with Onimar Forte Tablet 15's as it may reduce the effectiveness of Onimar Forte Tablet 15's and increase drowsiness. Please consult a doctor before consuming alcohol with Onimar Forte Tablet 15's.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Onimar Forte Tablet 15's is not recommended for pregnant women. Please consult a doctor before using Onimar Forte Tablet 15's if you are pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Onimar Forte Tablet 15's is excreted in human milk. Please consult a doctor before taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's if you are breastfeeding.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Onimar Forte Tablet 15's usually does not affect your ability to drive or operate machinery.

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Liver

Caution

Take Onimar Forte Tablet 15's with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose as required.

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Kidney

Caution

Take Onimar Forte Tablet 15's with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose as needed.

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Children

Unsafe

Onimar Forte Tablet 15's is not recommended for children below 14 years of age. Please consult a doctor before giving Onimar Forte Tablet 15's to children.

Have a query?

FAQs

Onimar Forte Tablet 15's is used to prevent and treat symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), such as shortness of breath, coughing, or wheezing (whistling sound while breathing).

Onimar Forte Tablet 15's contains Acebrophylline and Acetylcysteine. Acebrophylline belongs to the class of bronchodilators with additional mucolytic properties and works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Acetylcysteine is a mucolytic agent (cough/sputum thinner) that works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe and nose. Onimar Forte Tablet 15's breakdown the acid mucopolysaccharide fibres that make the mucus (sputum) thinner and less dense/viscous removing sputum efficiently by coughing. However, the viscosity of sputum remains low for as long as treatment is maintained. Together, they help to cough out easily and make breathing easier by opening airways.

Onimar Forte Tablet 15's should be used with caution in patients suffering from epilepsy (fits) as it may worsen the condition. Therefore, inform your doctor if you have a history of fits before taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's so that the dose may be adjusted or an alternate medicine may be prescribed.

It is not recommended to take Onimar Forte Tablet 15's with antibiotics such as tetracycline, amoxicillin, amikacin, and gentamicin at the same time, as this may reduce the effectiveness of the antibiotics. However, if you are supposed to take these medicines together, maintain a time gap of at least 2 hours between taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's and antibiotics. Please consult a doctor before using Onimar Forte Tablet 15's with antibiotics or any other medicines.

It is recommended that you avoid taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's if you are allergic to acebrophylline, ambroxol, or theophylline, suffer from irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), low blood pressure, liver or kidney disorders, or have had a heart attack. However, inform your doctor if you have any of these conditions before taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's.

No, you are not recommended to smoke while taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's as it may reduce the effectiveness of Onimar Forte Tablet 15's and also damage your lungs. Long-term smoking may cause breathing problems like asthma, bronchitis and COPD. Quitting smoking is the best way to keep your lungs healthy.

You are recommended to avoid histamine-rich foods such as tomatoes, wine, and processed foods. These may cause histamine intolerance by affecting the way histamine is broken down in the body, leading to symptoms such as flushing (redness of the skin), migraine headaches, skin rash, itching, and rhinitis (runny and stuffy nose). Therefore, if you are allergic to histamine or cannot tolerate food and drinks rich in histamine, please inform your doctor before taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's.

No, you are not recommended to stop taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's without consulting your doctor. Doing so may worsen your cough and other breathing problems, causing recurring symptoms. Therefore, take Onimar Forte Tablet 15's for as long as your doctor has prescribed it, and if you experience any difficulty while taking it, please consult your doctor.

No, Onimar Forte Tablet 15's does not relieve sudden asthma symptoms. Therefore, it is advised to always carry a rescue inhaler to treat sudden asthma symptoms.

No, Onimar Forte Tablet 15's is not an antibiotic. It is a combination of two drugs: Acebrophylline (mucolytic and bronchodilator) and Acetylcysteine (mucolytic agent/sputum thinner).

Onimar Forte Tablet 15's may cause side effects like diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, runny nose, dizziness, heartburn, stomach pain, skin rash, drowsiness, and cool and moist skin. If the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Onimar Forte Tablet 15's may affect the test results of ketones in urine and salicylate (like aspirin) in the blood. Therefore, inform your doctor that you are taking Onimar Forte Tablet 15's before undergoing any laboratory tests.

Not only will taking higher doses of Onimar Forte Tablet 15's not be more effective, but it can also cause side effects. It is important to avoid exceeding the recommended dose.

Store Onimar Forte Tablet 15's at room temperature, in a dry place. Keep out of sight and reach of children.

No, do not take Onimar Forte Tablet 15's if you are allergic to any of its components. Let the doctor know if you are allergic to Onimar Forte Tablet 15's; the doctor will prescribe alternate medicines.

If you miss a dose of Onimar Forte Tablet 15's take it as soon as you remember, However, if it is almost time for the scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose at the scheduled time.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Db-107, Ground Floor, Sector-I, Salt Lake City, Kolkata- 700064
Other Info - ONI0065

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Author Details

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Written By

Veda Maddala

M Pharmacy

Dr Aneela SiddabathuniDoctor badge

Reviewed By

Dr Aneela Siddabathuni

MPharma., PhD

Last Updated

Aug 8, 2025 | 2:09 PM IST

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Reference

  1. https://www.ciplamed.com/printpdf/24147
  2. https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/files/pil.11585.pdf

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