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How to Take Pentoxifylline and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

PO- The usual dosage is one tablet (400 mg) three times a day with meals.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Contraindicated in patients with recent stroke, intolerance to methylxanthines such as caffeine, theophylline, theobromine and hypersensitivity.

Drug Name : Pentoxifylline

This medication is a xanthine derivative, prescribed for intermittent claudication (pain, cramping, numbness, or weakness in the foot, hip, thigh, or buttocks) due to poor blood circulation.


Trade Names/Brand Names of Pentoxifylline

India :


International :


Pentoxil, Trental
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