Phyllocontin tablet 225mg

About Phyllocontin tablet 225mg

Phyllocontin Tablet Uses

• Bronchial asthma and wheezing
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Chronic bronchitis
• Emphysema related breathing difficulty

Phyllocontin Tablet Benefits

• Relaxes tightened airway muscles
• Improves airflow and reduces breathlessness
• Helps prevent nighttime asthma attacks
• Supports easier breathing during flare ups

Phyllocontin tablet is a common choice for patients with asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease across Pakistan. Pulmonologists in Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi often prescribe it alongside inhalers for better airway control and fewer flare ups.

The tablet contains aminophylline, which relaxes the muscles around the airways and reduces spasm, so air can move more freely into the lungs. This makes breathing noticeably easier during flare ups triggered by smog, dust, or seasonal allergies that are common in many Pakistani cities.

Doctors usually start treatment with a lower dose and adjust it gradually based on symptom response and blood theophylline levels. Aminophylline has a narrow safety margin between a helpful and a harmful dose, so regular checkups and dose monitoring matter for safe long term use.

Drug Class

• Xanthine bronchodilator
• Theophylline derivative

Phyllocontin tablet 225mg formula

• Aminophylline

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Phyllocontin tablet 225mg?

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water, do not crush or chew it.
• Take Phyllocontin at evenly spaced times each day as your doctor advises.
• Take it after meals to reduce stomach upset.
• Do not stop the tablet suddenly without consulting your doctor.
• Keep follow up appointments for blood level monitoring if advised.

Drug Interactions

• Ciprofloxacin and erythromycin: These antibiotics can raise aminophylline blood levels and increase the risk of toxicity.
• Phenytoin and carbamazepine: These seizure medicines can lower aminophylline levels and reduce its effect.
• Cimetidine: This acid reducer can raise aminophylline levels when taken together.
• Beta blockers: These heart medicines can reduce the bronchodilator effect of aminophylline.

Risks and warnings

• Narrow safety margin: Aminophylline blood levels close to the therapeutic dose can become toxic, so regular monitoring is important.
• Heart rhythm problems: Use with caution in patients with arrhythmia or uncontrolled heart disease, as it can trigger palpitations.
• Seizure risk: People with epilepsy or a seizure disorder need close monitoring since high levels can lower the seizure threshold.
• Liver impairment: Reduced liver function slows clearance of the drug and raises the chance of toxicity.
• Smoking effect: Smokers clear aminophylline faster and may need dose adjustment, while quitting smoking can raise blood levels.

Side Effects

• Nausea and vomiting
• Headache
• Restlessness or difficulty sleeping
• Fast or irregular heartbeat
• Stomach upset or acid reflux
• Tremors or shakiness
• Seizures in cases of overdose

Storage Conditions

Store Phyllocontin tablets below 30 degrees Celsius in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of reach of children. Do not use the tablets after the expiry date printed on the pack.