How to Take Doxofylline and Dose of Doxofylline

Written & Compiled by Madhumathi Palaniappan | Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Feb 01, 2018

Find out how to take Doxofylline (drug) and its dose. Describes the best time to take the drug and precautions if any that should be followed.

How to take Doxofylline

How it should be taken

It comes as a tablet and syrup to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Adult: PO- The recommended dose is up to 1,200 mg/day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity.

Why it is prescribed (Indications)

This medication is an antitussive, prescribed for asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Warnings and Precautions

Caution is required in patients suffering from

• Hyperthyroidism
• Kidney or liver disease
• Hypoxemia (low level of oxygen in blood)
• Cardiac arythmias
• History of peptic ulcer

Storage Conditions

Store the medication as directed by your physician.

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