Dericip Retard 150mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Dericip Retard 150mg Strip Of 10 Tablets Description
Dericip Retard Tablet is to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a condition where the airway is narrowed or swollen due to the presence of mucous, which leads to brea
thing difficulties and coughing. Dericip Retard Tablet contains etofylline and theophylline as its active ingredients, known as bronchodilators medicine. This medicine works by relaxing the muscles of the airway and cleaning any obstruction. Tab Dericip Retard Tablet should be taken for the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. You can take this medicine with or without food but it is advised to take it at the same time every day for optimal benefit. Before using the Dericip Retard Tablet, inform the doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or are breastfeeding and also about your detailed medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹8.07 |
You Save | ₹1.43 (15% on MRP) |
Contains | Theophylline(35.0 Mg) + Etofylline(115.0 Mg) |
Uses | Asthma, COPD |
Side effects | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain |
Therapy | ANTI-ASTHMATIC |
Uses of Dericip Retard 150mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Contraindications of Dericip Retard 150mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- If you are allergic to theophylline, etofylline or any other ingredients of the Dericip Retard Tablet.
- If you have a rare blood disorder called porphyria.
- If this tablet is given along with other medicines like ephedrine to treat asthma to children less than 6 years of age,
- Dericip Retard Tablet should not be used in children under 6 months of age.
Side effects of Dericip Retard 150mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Headache
- Dizziness
Precautions and Warnings of Dericip Retard 150mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have any heart problems, including high blood pressure.
- You have problems with your heart, liver or kidney.
- You have fits.
- You have fever or a viral infection.
- You have difficulty passing urine (in male patients).
- You have stomach ulcers or a thyroid problem.
- You are a smoker or have a habit of drinking alcohol, which may alter the way this medicine works.
Mode of Action of Dericip Retard 150mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
How Does It Work?
- Dericip Retard Tablet contains theophylline and etofylline and they are known as bronchodilators.
- Etofylline is a derivative of theophylline. It works by dilating and relaxing the airway muscles.
- Theophylline decreases swelling in the lungs of asthma patients and helps to relieve the feeling of blockage.
Directions for Use of Dericip Retard 150mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Dericip Retard Tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water, do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- It would be best if you took it at a fixed time for optimal results.
- Do not consume it more than that prescribed by your doctor.
- Do not discontinue the medicine on your own.
Interactions of Dericip Retard 150mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Dericip Retard Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interactions.
- Antibiotics like Ciprofloxacin and Enoxacin may increase the effect of this medicine.
- Medicines like Aminoglutethimide, Isoprenaline, Carbamazepine, Phenytoin, Rifampicin, Ritonavir, Sulphinpyrazone, Barbiturates and Hypericum perforatum may reduce the effect of Dericip Retard Tablet.
- Other medicines that can interact with Dericip Retard Tablet are Halothane, anticancer medicines such as Lomustine, Lithium, Steroids, Diuretics, Ephedrine and Ketamine.
Storage and disposal of Dericip Retard 150mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
- Store Dericip Retard Tablets at room temperature in a clean and dry place, protected from moisture, sunlight and heat.
- Keep the medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage of Dericip Retard 150mg Strip Of 10 Tablets
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Does Dericip Retard Tablet contain steroids?
Q: Does Dericip Retard Tablet cause drowsiness?
Q: Should I stop taking Dericip Retard Tablet tablet, if I start feeling better?
Q: What are the side effects of Dericip Retard Tablet?
Q: Is Dericip Retard Tablet an antibiotic?
Q: Can Dericip Retard Tablet be taken daily?
Q: Is Dericip Retard Tablet good for cough?
Q: Can we take Dericip Retard Tablet empty stomach?
References
- Uniphyllin Continus 200 mg prolonged release tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 16 December 2022]
- Uniphyllin Continus 200 mg prolonged release tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 16 December 2022]
- Etofylline nicotinate: Uses, Interactions, Mechanism of Action | DrugBank Online [Internet]. Go.drugbank.com. 2022 [cited 16 December 2022]
- CDSCO - Etofylline/Theophylline [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 16 December 2022]
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