Uses, Side Effects, of DERIPHYLLIN Tablet

Deriphyllin Tablet is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe.

Deriphyllin Tablet is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.

The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, headache, and restlessness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.

Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any heart, kidney and liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

USES OF DERIPHYLLIN Tablet

Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Medicinal Benefits

In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Deriphyllin Tablet helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.

Directions for Use

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Deriphyllin Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach. Avoid Deriphyllin Tablets with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

SIDE EFFECTS OF DERIPHYLLIN Tablets

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Headache
• Restlessness

FAQs:

Q.1.What is the recommended storage condition for the Deriphyllin Tablet? Keep this medicine in the container or the pack it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Q.2.What is Deriphyllin Tablet? Deriphyllin Tablet is a combination of two bronchodilators: Etofylline / Etophylline and Theophylline. They belong to a family of medicines called bronchodilators and work by widening the air passages in your lungs which allows you to breathe more easily and feel less congested. It is indicated in patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (chest disease).

Q.3.Does the use of Deriphyllin Tablet cause insomnia (inability to sleep)? Yes, the use of Deriphyllin Tablets may cause insomnia. If you experience any sleep disturbances while using the drug, consult your doctor.