Manufacturer : Etofylline (115mg) + Theophylline (35mg)

Made In: Zydus Cadila

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet PR is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe. Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet PR is taken 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, vomiting, stomach upset, headache, and restlessness. 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. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any heart, kidney and liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. USES OF DERIPHYLLIN TABLET PR Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) BENEFITS OF DERIPHYLLIN TABLET PR In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet PR helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor. SIDE EFFECTS OF DERIPHYLLIN TABLET PR Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you?re worried about them Common side effects of Deriphyllin Nausea Vomiting Headache Restlessness HOW TO USE DERIPHYLLIN TABLET PR Use it as advised by your doctor or check the label for directions before use. Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet PR is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet PR with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans. HOW DERIPHYLLIN TABLET PR WORKS Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet PR is a combination of two bronchodilators: Etofylline and Theophylline. They work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. This makes breathing easier. SAFETY ADVICE warnings Alcohol UNSAFE It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet PR. warnings Pregnancy CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet PR 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. warnings Breast feeding SAFE IF PRESCRIBED Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet PR is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet PR can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby. warnings Driving CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR It is not known whether Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet PR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. warnings Kidney CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR There is limited information available on the use of Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet PR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. warnings Liver CAUTION Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet PR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet PR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. WHAT IF YOU FORGET TO TAKE DERIPHYLLIN TABLET PR? If you miss a dose of Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet PR, 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.