Befree: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Befree Information

Befree is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Asthma are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Befree have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Befree. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Befree also has some side effects, the most common being Upset stomach, Restlessness. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Befree as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Befree are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Befree has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Befree related warnings talks about Befree's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy must refrain from the use of Befree since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Befree have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Befree have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Befree is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Befree Benefits & Uses
Befree Dosage & How to Take
Befree Side Effects
Befree Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Befree with Other Drugs
Befree Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Befree
Befree Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Befree Benefits & Uses

Befree is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Asthma

Other Benefits

COPD

Befree Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Befree Related Warnings

Is the use of Befree safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Befree.

Mild
Is the use of Befree safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Befree for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Befree on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Befree on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Befree on the Liver?

Befree is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Befree on the Heart?

Side effects of Befree rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Befree with Other Drugs

Befree should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenytoin

Mild

Rifampicin

Phenobarbital

Befree Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Befree unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Befree

Is this Befree habit forming or addictive?

Befree is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Befree. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Befree only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Befree cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Befree Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Befree

You can take Befree with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Befree

Information about the interaction of Befree and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Befree

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Befree cause headache?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Rarely, Befree causes a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm, and complete rest. Even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Befree?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Befree is a brand name of doxofylline and it is available in the form of a tablet and syrup. It is a derivative of methylxanthine and belongs to the class of drug known as bronchodilators. Befree is a prescription drug which is used for relief of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma, COPD, and pulmonary disease.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Befree on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Befree should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well. You are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Befree cause drowsiness?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Befree causes drowsiness or dizziness but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug. Do not take up activities such as driving while taking this drug.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Befree?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Take Befree 2-3 times a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of medicine from the gut. Precautions must be taken in patients with renal (kidney) & hepatic (liver) dysfunction, peptic ulcer, hypothyroidism, and cardiac disease.