Deriphyllin Retard 150 Tablet

• If you are allergic to theophylline, etofylline or any other ingredients of the Deriphyllin Retard 150 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,
• Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet should not be used in children under 6 months of age.

• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Stomach pain
• Headache
• Dizziness

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.

• Deriphyllin Retard 150 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.

• Store Deriphyllin Retard 150 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.

• Do not stop taking this medicine on your own, even if you feel better unless your doctor tells you to.
• Also, do not take any other medicine without confirming with your doctor during treatment with Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet.
• Before starting this medicine, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or breastfeeding. Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history.
• You must inform your doctor if you drink alcohol frequently or for days before starting treatment.
• Also, inform your doctor if you are going to have an operation or if you have had a flu injection.
• Some individuals may experience headaches, nausea, vomiting, dizziness and abdominal pain after taking the Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet. Consult your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.

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How Does It Work?

• Deriphyllin Retard 150 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

• Some medicines can affect the way Deriphyllin Retard 150 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 Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet.
• Other medicines that can interact with Deriphyllin Retard 150 tablet are Halothane, anticancer medicines such as Lomustine, Lithium, Steroids, Diuretics, Ephedrine and Ketamine.

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