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Duphill Benefits & Uses

Duphill is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Asthma

Other Benefits

COPD

Duphill 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

Duphill Related Warnings

Is the use of Duphill safe for pregnant women?

Duphill rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild

Mild
Is the use of Duphill safe during breastfeeding?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Duphill on the Kidneys?

Duphill has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Duphill on the Liver?

Duphill is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Duphill on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Duphill on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Duphill with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Phenytoin

Mild

Rifampicin

Phenobarbital

Duphill Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Duphill

Is this Duphill habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Duphill.

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

After taking Duphill you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Duphill is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Duphill cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Duphill Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Duphill

Taking Duphill with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Duphill

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Duphill.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Duphill

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Duphill with fluticasone ?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Duphill 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 about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Duphill?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Take Duphill 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 5 years ago

How does Duphill work?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Duphill 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, Duphill provides relief to the patients from bronchospasm and breathing trouble in respiratory disorders.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Duphill cause headache?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Rarely, Duphill 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 about 5 years ago

How to take Duphill?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Take Duphill 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.