Theophylline 200mg 40 capsules

Composition:
active ingredient: theophylline;

1 capsule of prolonged action contains 200 mg of theophylline;

excipients: colloidal silicon dioxide, triethyl citrate, ammonium methacrylate copolymer (type A), ammonium methacrylate copolymer (type B), talc.

capsule shell: gelatin, titanium dioxide (E 171), indigotine (E 132), quinoline yellow (E 104).

Pharmacotherapeutic group:
Means for systemic use in obstructive respiratory diseases. ATX code R03D A04.

Indications:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, bronchial asthma, pulmonary emphysema, central sleep apnea syndrome.

Dosage and administration:
The dose is set by the doctor individually, depending on age, body weight and metabolic characteristics.

The usual dose for adults and children weighing more than 40 kg is 350 mg of theophylline 2 times a day.

The usual dose for adolescents and very thin adults is 200 mg of theophylline twice daily.

The usual dose for children over 6 years old weighing more than 20 kg is 10-15 mg / kg / day, if possible – in 2 divided doses.

Patients with nocturnal asthma or central sleep apnea can take a single dose of Theotard at night.

Take the drug after meals with plenty of water. Swallow the capsules whole without chewing.

The effectiveness of treatment and tolerability of theophylline should be determined on the 3rd day of treatment. If the treatment is satisfactory, continue with the prescribed dose, otherwise the dose should be increased. If side effects occur, reduce the dose.

Doses of theophylline should be determined on the basis of clinical response, theophylline serum concentrations, and possible side effects.

Therapeutic concentrations of theophylline in serum are determined in the laboratory. Accurate values of theophylline concentration can be obtained by taking blood for analysis 4 hours after the application of the morning dose to a patient taking Teotard 2 times a day, or 12 hours after the evening dose to a patient taking a once daily dose of Theotard.