Theostan Cr 200 Mg Capsule Cr 10
Theostan Cr 200 MG Description
Theostan Cr Capsule is an anti-asthmatic medicine. It contains theophylline as the active substance. Theostan Cr Capsule is used to treat asthma and long-term breathing difficulties such as chronic o
bstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis. Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own. Before starting Theostan Cr Capsule, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹9.88 |
You Save | ₹3.12 (24% on MRP) |
Contains | Theophylline(200.0 Mg) |
Uses | Asthma, bronchitis, COPD |
Side effects | Nausea. vomiting, headache, rashes |
Therapy | ANTI-ASTHMATIC |
Uses of Theostan Cr 200 MG
Contraindications of Theostan Cr 200 MG
- If you are allergic to theophylline, aminophylline or any other ingredient of Theostan Cr Capsule.
- If you have a condition called porphyria.
Side effects of Theostan Cr 200 MG
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Rashes
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
Precautions and Warnings of Theostan Cr 200 MG
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have an irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure or any other heart problems.
- You experience worsening chest symptoms e.g. breathlessness or cough.
- You have an over or under-active thyroid gland (hyper/hypothyroidism).
- You have a stomach ulcer.
- You have liver problems.
- You have cystic fibrosis.
- You suffer from seizures, fits or convulsions.
- You are unwell with a high temperature or fever.
- You have a viral infection.
- You are addicted to alcohol.
- You are male and have difficulty in passing urine.
- You smoke, as smoking may alter the way this medicine works.
Mode of Action of Theostan Cr 200 MG
How Does It Work?
- Theostan Cr Capsule helps stop you from wheezing and being breathless.
- It also reduces the swelling in the lungs of asthma patients and relieves the feeling of tightness in their chest.
Directions for Use of Theostan Cr 200 MG
- Take Theostan Cr Capsule as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- Do not take more than the recommended dose.
- Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.
Interactions of Theostan Cr 200 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- Some medicines can affect the way Theostan Cr Capsule works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
- Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
- An increase in dosage of Theostan Cr Capsule may be required if you are taking medicines for treating fits/seizures (carbamazepine, phenytoin), Cushing's syndrome (aminoglutethimide), decreased heart rate (isoprenaline), tuberculosis (rifampicin), HIV/AIDS (ritonavir), gouty arthritis (sulfinpyrazone), sleep disorders (barbiturates) and depression (St. John's wort). ...
- A decrease in dosage of Theostan Cr Capsule may be required if you are taking medicines for treating virus infections (acyclovir), gout (allopurinol), overactive thyroid (carbimazole), excessive acid production (cimetidine), bacterial infections (clarithromycin), heart-related chest pain (diltiazem), alcohol addiction (disulfiram), fungal/yeast infections (fluconazole), cancer (methotrexate), abnormal/irregular heart rhythm (mexiletine), poor blood circulation (pentoxifylline), high blood pressure (propranolol), worm infection (thiabendazole), oral contraceptives. ...
- The use of this medicine with fluvoxamine (used for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression) should be avoided.
- Particular care should be taken when using medicines for treating mental disorders (lithium), fluid accumulation (diuretics), inflammation (steroids) and other xanthine medicines.
- Theostan Cr Capsule may result in abnormal heart rhythm when used together with anaesthetics like halothane.
- This medicine may cause a deficiency of platelets in the blood when used together with medicines for treating brain tumours like lomustine.
Storage and disposal of Theostan Cr 200 MG
- Store Theostan Cr Capsule in a cool and dry place below 25°C.
- Keep away from children and pets.
Dosage of Theostan Cr 200 MG
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details

Dr. Arpit Verma
MBBS, MD CCEBDM Diabetology

Dr. Ritu Budania
MBBS, MD (Pharmacology)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is Theostan Cr Capsule used for?
Q: How to take Theostan Cr Capsule?
- Take Theostan Cr Capsule as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow as a whole with a glass of water.
- Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
- Do not take more than the recommended dose.
- Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.
References
- CDSCO [Internet]. Cdscoonline.gov.in. 2022 [cited 04 June 2022]
- Uniphyllin Continus 300 mg prolonged release tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). 2022 [cited 04 June 2022]
- Uniphyllin Continus 300 mg prolonged release tablets - Patient Information Leaflet (PIL) - (emc). 2022 [cited 04 June 2022]
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