Deriphyllin Retard 300 Tablet

• If you are allergic to Theophylline, Etofylline or any other ingredients of Deriphyllin Retard 300 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 300 tablet is contraindicated in children under 6 months of age.

• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Increased urination
• Sleeplessness

Other General Warnings

• You have an underlying medical condition such as heart problems, including high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, or a thyroid problem, liver or kidney diseases, etc.
• You have any liver problems or stomach ulcers or thyroid problems.
• You have any viral infections.
• You have a history of fits or seizures.
• You have prostate-related issues (especially in aged males).
• It should not be used in children below 6 months of age.
• 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.

• Store Deriphyllin Retard 300 tablets at room temperature, away from moisture, sunlight and heat.
• Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.

Overdose

Missed a Dose

How Does It Work?

• Deriphyllin Retard 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

• Some medicines can affect the way Deriphyllin Retard 300 tablet or Deriphyllin 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.
• Especially, if you are taking medicines to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, high/abnormal cholesterol levels, blood thinners, anti-infectives, anti-diabetics, anti-asthmatics, pain killers, immunomodulatory medicines or medicines for brain-related disorders.
• The use of anaesthetics like halothane with this medicine can result in irregular heartbeats.
• Anticancer medicines such as lomustine, when used with the Deriphyllin tablet may lead to decreased platelets.
• Deriphyllin Retard 300 tablet, when used together with steroids and water pills, may result in decreased potassium levels.
• The use of any other medicines containing theophylline or derivatives of theophylline may result in increased side effects.

Interactions with food items