Doxophine

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  • Manufactured by: Zee Laboratories
  • Contains / Salt: Doxofylline (400 mg)
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

Doxophine Information

Doxophine is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Doxophine depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Doxophine Benefits & Uses

Doxophine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Doxophine 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:
  • 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:
  • 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

Doxophine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Doxophine is used -

Mild

Common

  • Upset stomach
  • Restlessness

Doxophine Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Doxophine safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Doxophine.

    Mild
  • Is the use of Doxophine safe during breastfeeding?


    Breastfeeding women can take Doxophine as it bears very minor side effects for them.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Doxophine on the Kidneys?


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

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Doxophine on the Liver?


    Doxophine does not damage the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Doxophine on the Heart?


    Side effects of Doxophine rarely affect the heart.

    Mild

Severe Interaction of Doxophine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Mild


Doxophine Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Doxophine

  • Is this Doxophine habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Doxophine.

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


    After taking Doxophine, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Doxophine can make you drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Doxophine should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    No, the use of Doxophine in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Doxophine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Doxophine


    It is safe to take Doxophine with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Doxophine


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Doxophine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

    Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Doxophine

Question about 7 years ago

How long can I safely take Doxophine?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Take Doxophine as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects. 

Question about 7 years ago

How does Doxophine work?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Internal Medicine

Doxophine contains doxofylline which is a bronchodilator. It works by inhibiting the phosphodiesterase enzyme that causes smooth muscle relaxation. This results in breathing easily during COPD and bronchial asthma. It has also an anti-inflammatory activity which exerts by reducing pleurisy (inflammation of pleura of lungs) induced by the inflammatory mediator. Hence in this way, Doxophine provides relief to the patients from bronchospasm and breathing trouble in respiratory disorders.

Question about 7 years ago

Can I take Doxophine without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, Doxophine is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question almost 7 years ago

Can I take Doxophine with fluticasone ?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Doxophine can be taken with fluticasone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 6 years ago

Is Doxophine an antibiotic?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Doxophine is not an antibiotic. It contains doxofylline that belongs to the class of drugs called bronchodilator which is used to provide relief from bronchospasm mainly in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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