Doxofyl 400mg Tablet
Medispan Ltd

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In-stock 10 tablets in 1 strip
60.00
Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Doxofyl 400mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

SAFE
Driving
SAFE

Doxofyl 400mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

There is limited information available on the use of Doxofyl 400mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Doxofyl 400mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Doxofylline   400mg

Uses of Doxofyl Tablet
Doxofyl 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of asthma prevention and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder.

How to use Doxofyl Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Doxofyl 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Doxofyl 400mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

How Doxofyl Tablet works
Doxofyl 400mg Tablet is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways. This opens the airways and makes breathing easier.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Abdominal upset, Restlessness.

Expert advice for Doxofyl Tablet
It is better to take Doxofyl in the evening around 7-8 pm for protection against asthma symptoms throughout the night. Doxofyl will not work for sudden wheezing or asthma attacks once they start. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you. Not as effective as steroid inhalers for asthma. Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better. Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with the kidney, liver or heart disease, or have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted. Taking Doxofyl can reduce the requirement of steroids by 50%.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. What is Doxofyl?
Doxofyl is a new generation long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a methyxanthine derivative.

Q. How does Doxofyl work?
Doxofyl inhibits an enzyme called phosphodiesterase which results in bronchodilation (dilation or widening of the airways in the lungs by relaxing the surrounding smooth muscle). It is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible.

Q. Is Doxofyl antibiotic?
Doxofyl is not an antibiotic. Doxofyl is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Q. Is Doxofyl a steroid?
Doxofyl is not a steroid. Doxofyl is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

Q. What is Doxofyl used for?
Doxofyl is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).