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.
Written & Compiled by Madhumathi Palaniappan | Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team on Feb 01, 2018
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.
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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.
Drug Name : Doxofylline
Doxofylline(Ansimar) generic is an antitussive, prescribed for asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).
More Info about Doxofylline
Trade Names for Doxofylline
India :
More... International :
Ansimar
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