Deriphyllin AX Tablet
Zydus Cadila
Uses of Deriphyllin AX Tablet:
Clear mucus from lungs, Asthma prevention, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Composition of Deriphyllin AX Tablet:
Etofylline / Etophylline 231mg + Ambroxol 75mg + Theophylline 69mg
MRP:
₹
90.55
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Description
Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Uses
Etofylline / Etophylline is generally used in treatment of asthma prevention and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Ambroxol is generally used in treatment for clear mucus from lungs.
Theophylline is generally used in treatment of asthma prevention and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Ambroxol is generally used in treatment for clear mucus from lungs.
Theophylline is generally used in treatment of asthma prevention and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
Side effects
- Abdominal upset
- Headache
- Nausea
- Restlessness
- Stomach upset
- Vomiting
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Ambroxol, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Ambroxol is to be taken with food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Theophylline, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Theophylline is to be taken with food.
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Theophylline, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Theophylline is to be taken with food.
How it works
Etofylline / Etophylline is a bronchodilator. Bronchodilators dilate the bronchi and bronchioles and makes breathing easier by widening & relaxing the muscles of the airways.
Ambroxol is a mucolytic drug. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.
Theophylline is a bronchodilator. Bronchodilators dilate the bronchi and bronchioles and makes breathing easier by widening & relaxing the muscles of the airways.
Ambroxol is a mucolytic drug. It thins and loosens mucus (phlegm) in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out.
Theophylline is a bronchodilator. Bronchodilators dilate the bronchi and bronchioles and makes breathing easier by widening & relaxing the muscles of the airways.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Ambroxol an antibiotic/steroid?
No. Ambroxol belongs to a class of drugs called expectorants (aid expulsion of mucus as cough) or mucolytic (liquefy and loosen mucus). It has no know effect against infections. It does not have chemical structure or effects similar to steroids
Q. Is Ambroxol good for dry cough?
No. Ambroxol is more effective in the treatment of productive cough associated with thickened mucus and poor mucus clearance
Q. Is Ambroxol a prescription drug?
Cough syrups containing Ambroxol and other active drugs commonly used for cough and cold may be available as over the counter (OTC) without prescription
Q. Is Ambroxol/mucolite safe for infants?
Mucolite is a trade name for active drug Ambroxol. Ambroxol may be used in children below 2 years of age only when prescribed by a doctor. It is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your child’s or infant’s doctor
Q. Is ambrodil a cough syrup?
Ambrodil is a trade name for active drug Ambroxol. It is available as cough syrup and is effective in the treatment of productive cough associated with thickened mucus and poor mucus clearance
Q. Ambroxol/ambrodil syrup/ambrolite syrup/mucolite/mucolite drops used for?
Ambrodil, ambrolite, mucolite are trade names for active drug Ambroxol and are available as drops or syrup. Ambroxol belongs to a class of drugs called expectorants or mucolytics and is effective in liquefying and loosening thick mucus that can be coughed out easily. It is effective in treatment of productive cough associated with diseases of the respiratory tract such as long-term inflammation of air passages (chronic bronchitis), inflammation of air passages associated with asthma (asthmatic bronchitis), bronchial asthma, recurrent inflammation or infection of the airways (Bronchiectasis), infection of lungs (pneumonia), infections of middle ear (otitis media), inflammation of air cavities (sinuses) around nose (sinusitis), sore throat (nasopharyngitis)
Q. What is ambrodil S?
Ambrodil S is a trade name for a combination of active drugs Ambroxol and salbutamol and guaifenesin
Q. What are mucolite tablets/drops and Is mucolite syrup for cough?
Yes. Mucolite is a trade name for active drug Ambroxol and is available as cough syrup/ tablets and drops. It is effective in treatment of productive cough associated with diseases of the respiratory tract such as long-term inflammation of air passages (chronic bronchitis), inflammation of air passages associated with asthma (asthmatic bronchitis), bronchial asthma, recurrent inflammation or infection of the airways (Bronchiectasis), infection of lungs (pneumonia), infections of middle ear (otitis media), inflammation of air cavities (sinuses) around nose (sinusitis), sore throat (nasopharyngitis)
Q. Does Ambroxol make you sleepy/ you high?
Ambroxol is not known to make you sleepy or high.
Q. Is Theophylline a phosphodiesterase inhibitor?
Theophylline is a phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitor. Theophylline mainly inhibits phosphodiesterase III and to a lesser extent phosphodiesterase IV enzymes. It works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways which opens the airways and makes breathing easier.
Q. Is Theophylline available?
Theophylline is available. It is used for the treatment of diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a prescription drug and should be used as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Theophylline dangerous?
Theophylline is a relatively safe drug if used as advised by your physician. An overdose can cause stomach pains and make you feel sick. It can cause fast or irregular heartbeat, make you feel very restless or cause fits. It should always be taken as advised by the doctor.
Q. Is Theophylline a steroid?
Theophyllinebelongs to the class of drugs called methylxanthines and dilate the airway. It is not a steroid.
Q. Is Theophylline an antibiotic?
Theophyllinebelongs to the class of drugs called methylxanthines and dilate the airway. It is not an antibiotic.
Q. Is Theophylline a controlled drug?
Theophylline is a prescription drug and is available only when prescribed by your doctor. It is not a controlled drug.
Q. Is Theophylline being discontinued?
Theophylline is available in the market for the treatment of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and asthma when prescribed by a doctor. It is not being discontinued.
Q. Is Theophylline a stimulant?
yes, Theophylline has stimulant effects on the central nervous system (can cause nervousness, excitation, agitation, insomnia, tremors, and, seizures or fits) and on the heart muscle (tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmia) in very high doses. Consult your doctor if you have these problems as it could be due to an overdose.
Q. Does Theophylline raise blood pressure?
Theophylline does not increase the blood pressure. However, consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your blood pressure while taking Theophylline.
Q. Does Theophylline cause tachycardia (increased heart rate)?
The use of Theophylline in high doses is associated with tachycardia (increase in heart rate) as a side effect. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while using the drug.
Q. Does Theophylline cause weight loss or weight gain?
use of Theophylline is not associated with weight loss or weight gain. However, consult your doctor if you notice any changes in weight while taking the drug as it could be due to other underlying conditions.
Q. Does Theophylline cause insomnia (inability to sleep)?
Use of Theophylline may cause insomnia. consult your doctor if you experience any sleep disturbances while using the drug
Q. Does Theophylline cause constipation?
Theophylline does not cause constipation. However, its use has been associated with diarrhea. Consult your doctor if you experience any change in your bowel habits.
Q. Does Theophylline need to be tapered?
No,Theophylline dose need not be tapered. As, Theophylline therapy can be ended without tapering the drug. Consult your doctor for the appropriate dose, timings, and duration of the medicine.
Q. Does Theophylline cause hair loss?
Use of Theophylline is not associated with hair loss. However, consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom while using the drug.
No. Ambroxol belongs to a class of drugs called expectorants (aid expulsion of mucus as cough) or mucolytic (liquefy and loosen mucus). It has no know effect against infections. It does not have chemical structure or effects similar to steroids
Q. Is Ambroxol good for dry cough?
No. Ambroxol is more effective in the treatment of productive cough associated with thickened mucus and poor mucus clearance
Q. Is Ambroxol a prescription drug?
Cough syrups containing Ambroxol and other active drugs commonly used for cough and cold may be available as over the counter (OTC) without prescription
Q. Is Ambroxol/mucolite safe for infants?
Mucolite is a trade name for active drug Ambroxol. Ambroxol may be used in children below 2 years of age only when prescribed by a doctor. It is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your child’s or infant’s doctor
Q. Is ambrodil a cough syrup?
Ambrodil is a trade name for active drug Ambroxol. It is available as cough syrup and is effective in the treatment of productive cough associated with thickened mucus and poor mucus clearance
Q. Ambroxol/ambrodil syrup/ambrolite syrup/mucolite/mucolite drops used for?
Ambrodil, ambrolite, mucolite are trade names for active drug Ambroxol and are available as drops or syrup. Ambroxol belongs to a class of drugs called expectorants or mucolytics and is effective in liquefying and loosening thick mucus that can be coughed out easily. It is effective in treatment of productive cough associated with diseases of the respiratory tract such as long-term inflammation of air passages (chronic bronchitis), inflammation of air passages associated with asthma (asthmatic bronchitis), bronchial asthma, recurrent inflammation or infection of the airways (Bronchiectasis), infection of lungs (pneumonia), infections of middle ear (otitis media), inflammation of air cavities (sinuses) around nose (sinusitis), sore throat (nasopharyngitis)
Q. What is ambrodil S?
Ambrodil S is a trade name for a combination of active drugs Ambroxol and salbutamol and guaifenesin
Q. What are mucolite tablets/drops and Is mucolite syrup for cough?
Yes. Mucolite is a trade name for active drug Ambroxol and is available as cough syrup/ tablets and drops. It is effective in treatment of productive cough associated with diseases of the respiratory tract such as long-term inflammation of air passages (chronic bronchitis), inflammation of air passages associated with asthma (asthmatic bronchitis), bronchial asthma, recurrent inflammation or infection of the airways (Bronchiectasis), infection of lungs (pneumonia), infections of middle ear (otitis media), inflammation of air cavities (sinuses) around nose (sinusitis), sore throat (nasopharyngitis)
Q. Does Ambroxol make you sleepy/ you high?
Ambroxol is not known to make you sleepy or high.
Q. Is Theophylline a phosphodiesterase inhibitor?
Theophylline is a phosphodiesterase enzyme inhibitor. Theophylline mainly inhibits phosphodiesterase III and to a lesser extent phosphodiesterase IV enzymes. It works by relaxing the muscles in the walls of the airways which opens the airways and makes breathing easier.
Q. Is Theophylline available?
Theophylline is available. It is used for the treatment of diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It is a prescription drug and should be used as advised by your doctor.
Q. Is Theophylline dangerous?
Theophylline is a relatively safe drug if used as advised by your physician. An overdose can cause stomach pains and make you feel sick. It can cause fast or irregular heartbeat, make you feel very restless or cause fits. It should always be taken as advised by the doctor.
Q. Is Theophylline a steroid?
Theophyllinebelongs to the class of drugs called methylxanthines and dilate the airway. It is not a steroid.
Q. Is Theophylline an antibiotic?
Theophyllinebelongs to the class of drugs called methylxanthines and dilate the airway. It is not an antibiotic.
Q. Is Theophylline a controlled drug?
Theophylline is a prescription drug and is available only when prescribed by your doctor. It is not a controlled drug.
Q. Is Theophylline being discontinued?
Theophylline is available in the market for the treatment of the chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and asthma when prescribed by a doctor. It is not being discontinued.
Q. Is Theophylline a stimulant?
yes, Theophylline has stimulant effects on the central nervous system (can cause nervousness, excitation, agitation, insomnia, tremors, and, seizures or fits) and on the heart muscle (tachycardia, palpitations, arrhythmia) in very high doses. Consult your doctor if you have these problems as it could be due to an overdose.
Q. Does Theophylline raise blood pressure?
Theophylline does not increase the blood pressure. However, consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your blood pressure while taking Theophylline.
Q. Does Theophylline cause tachycardia (increased heart rate)?
The use of Theophylline in high doses is associated with tachycardia (increase in heart rate) as a side effect. Consult your doctor if you experience any changes in your heart rate while using the drug.
Q. Does Theophylline cause weight loss or weight gain?
use of Theophylline is not associated with weight loss or weight gain. However, consult your doctor if you notice any changes in weight while taking the drug as it could be due to other underlying conditions.
Q. Does Theophylline cause insomnia (inability to sleep)?
Use of Theophylline may cause insomnia. consult your doctor if you experience any sleep disturbances while using the drug
Q. Does Theophylline cause constipation?
Theophylline does not cause constipation. However, its use has been associated with diarrhea. Consult your doctor if you experience any change in your bowel habits.
Q. Does Theophylline need to be tapered?
No,Theophylline dose need not be tapered. As, Theophylline therapy can be ended without tapering the drug. Consult your doctor for the appropriate dose, timings, and duration of the medicine.
Q. Does Theophylline cause hair loss?
Use of Theophylline is not associated with hair loss. However, consult your doctor if you experience any such symptom while using the drug.
Expert Advice
- You have been prescribed Etofylline / Etophylline for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
- Do consult your doctor before taking Ambroxol if you have a history of severe allergic reactions of skin (Stevens-Johnson syndrome or Lyell syndrome).Do not continue taking Ambroxol and contact your doctor immediately, if you notice any damage to skin or mucosa (moist tissue that lines the inner side of nose, mouth, lungs, and the urinary and digestive tracts). Avoid taking drugs that suppress cough (antitussives) if you are taking Ambroxol.Do consult your doctor before taking Ambroxol, if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.Do consult your doctor before taking Ambroxol if you are breast-feeding.Do consult your doctor before taking Ambroxol if you have.Severe liver or kidney problems. You may need dose reduction or extension of dosing interval.A disease called Ciliary dyskinesia in which the hair like structures along the airways called cilia are faulty and do not help in clearing the mucus.
- You have been prescribed Theophylline for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Product Details
SKU: PC-55272
Product Description: Deriphyllin AX Tablet is manufactured by Zydus Cadila
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
Product Description: Deriphyllin AX Tablet is manufactured by Zydus Cadila
Packing: Strip
Condition: New
Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.
