Deriphyllin Od 300mg Strip Of 15 Tablets

• Deriphyllin OD 300 tablet is used to manage the airway obstruction or tightening associated with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

• If you are allergic to theophylline, etofylline or any other ingredient of this medicine.
• 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.
• Deriphyllin OD 300 tablet is contraindicated in children under 6 months of age.

• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness, headache
• Increased urination
• Anxiety
• Sleeplessness
• Irregular heartbeats

Other General Warnings

• You have any heart problems, including high blood pressure.
• You have any liver problems or stomach ulcers or thyroid problems.
• You are a smoker or have a habit of drinking alcohol, which may alter the way this medicine works.

• Take this medicine as a whole with water, with or without eating a meal.
• You should take this medicine regularly at the same time without fail, as directed by your doctor.
• You should not consume it more than the prescribed quantity.
• Do not discontinue the medicine on your own.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

How Does It Work?

• Deriphyllin OD 300 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.

Interactions with other medicines

• Deriphyllin OD 300 tablet may interact with other medicines and create an altered response. Please inform your doctor if you are using any other medicines, over-the-counter medicines (that you buy without a prescription) and herbal preparations.
• 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 the Deriphyllin OD 300 tablet.
• Other medicines that can interact with the Deriphyllin OD 300 tablet are Halothane, anticancer medicines such as Lomustine, Lithium, Steroids, Diuretics, Ephedrine and Ketamine.