DOXOLL PLUS 200 Tablet 10's

Asthma/COPD (705)Rx required

Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Ambroxol 30 mg+Doxofylline 200 mg

Manufacturer

FLOREAT MEDICA PVT LTD

Variant

10 Tablet(s) in a Strip

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET is used to manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder. It is a combination of Ambroxol and doxophylline, which belong to the group of medicines called Mucolytics and bronchodilators, respectively. It stimulates the production of a substance that lowers surface tension, which keeps the air sacs in the lungs from collapsing after exhalation. It also inhibits certain enzymes in the body called phosphodiesterase, which in turn increases the substance that leads to muscle relaxation, leading to dilation of the constricted airway tract. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent to reduce inflammation. This combined action makes breathing easier. Limit the consumption of beverages and foods containing caffeine while taking DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET, as it may increase the risk of

Uses

OF DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLETTo manage: Asthma Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)

How It Works

DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET helps to manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, where ambroxol stimulates the production of a substance that lowers surface tension, which keeps the air sacs in the lungs from collapsing after exhalation. Doxophylline inhibits certain enzymes in the body called phosphodiesterase, which in turn increases the substance that leads to muscle relaxation, leading to dilation of the constricted airway tract. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent to reduce inflammation. This combined action makes breathing easier.

Directions for Use

Take DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. The correct dose and duration will be decided by your doctor for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Side Effects

age), and it should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking it. The most common side effects of taking DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET are taste changes, nausea, and numbness in the throat and mouth. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen. USES OF DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLETTo manage: Asthma Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) HOW DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET WORKSDOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET helps to manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, where ambroxol stimulates the production of a substance that lowers surface tension, which keeps the air sacs in the lungs from collapsing after exhalation. Doxophylline inhibits certain enzymes in the body called phosphodiesterase, which in turn increases the substance that leads to muscle relaxation, leading to dilation of the constricted airway tract. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent to reduce inflammation. This combined action makes breathing easier. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. The correct dose and duration will be decided by your doctor for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLETCOMMON Changes in taste sensation Numbness in the mouth and throat Nausea UNCOMMON Vomiting Diarrhoea Indigestion Stomach pain Dry mouth RARE Increased blood sugar Skin rash and itchiness Stop taking DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: Allergic symptoms (skin itchiness, rashes, difficulty breathing, or eye swelling) Skin rash, including lesions on the mucous membranes of the mouth, throat, nose, eyes, and reproductive organs Severe nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, irritability, insomnia, increased heart rate, skipped heartbeat, and fast breathing

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYContraindicatedDOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women as the medicine can cross the placental barrier. Consult your doctor for advice before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGContraindicatedDOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through breast milk. Consult your doctor for advice before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESSafeDOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET does not affect the alertness of the patient and therefore does not interfere with the ability to drive and use machines. KIDNEYUse with CautionDOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with impaired kidney function. Consult your doctor before taking DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET. LIVERUse with CautionDOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET. ALLERGYContraindicatedDo not take DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET if you are allergic to Ambroxol, Bromhexine, Doxophylline, or other xanthine derivatives (such as methylxanthine). LUNGSUse with CautionDOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with existing lung conditions such as chronic obstructive lung disorder, severe uncontrolled asthma, pneumonia, or bronchial motor activity disorder, along with excessive mucous secretion (risk of a mucous plug). Consult your doctor before taking DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET. HEART DISEASEConsult your doctorDOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with acute myocardial infarction (blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle) and low blood pressure. It should be taken with caution in patients with heart disease, high blood pressure, pulmonary heart disease, congestive heart failure (the heart muscle doesn't pump blood sufficiently), and severe hypoxemia (low levels of oxygen in the blood). Consult your doctor before taking DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET. USE IN PEDIATRICSContraindicatedDOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children (under 6 years of age). Consult the child's doctor for advice. USE IN GERIATRICSUse with CautionDOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET should be used with caution with elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET. OTHERSBefore taking DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET, inform your doctor if you have: Hyperthyroidism Peptic ulcers or predilection for the development of peptic ulcers Concomitant infections Low immune system due to other health conditions (Ex. HIV infection)

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Antibiotics (Ex. erythromycin, troleandomycin, lincomycin, and clindamycin) Anti-gout (Ex. allopurinol) H2 receptor antagonist (Ex. cimetidine) Beta-blockers (Ex. propranolol) Influenza vaccine Anticonvulsant (Ex. phenytoin) Antineoplastic (Ex. melphalan, busulfan, methotrexate) B. Drug-food interaction: Avoid consuming beverages and foods containing caffeine while taking DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET, as it may increase the risk of side effects. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET, consult your physician immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Symptoms of overdosage are severe cardiac arrhythmias (irregular heart rhythm) and tonic-clonic seizures. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ambroxol, Doxophylline Pharmacological Category : Aromatic amines, Methylxanthines Therapeutic Indication : Asthma & COPD Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATIONSTORAGE Keep DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET out of reach of children Store at room temperature

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers about DOXOLL PLUS 200 Tablet 10's.

Q

What is DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET used for?

A

DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET is used to manage asthma (a condition in which the airways become narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, which leads to breathing difficulties, chest pain, severe dry cough, and increased heartbeat) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is obstructed, which leads to shortness of breath, dry cough with phlegm, wheezing, fatigue, and weight loss).

Q

What are the side effects of DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET?

A

The most common side effects of taking DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET are changes in taste sensation, nausea, and numbness in the throat or mouth. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.

Q

How does DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET work?

A

GBNKEYWORD] helps to manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, where ambroxol stimulates the production of a substance that lowers surface tension, which keeps the air sacs in the lungs from collapsing after exhalation. Doxophylline inhibits certain enzymes in the body called phosphodiesterase, which in turn increases the substance that leads to muscle relaxation, leading to dilation of the constricted airway tract. It also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent to reduce inflammation. This combined action makes breathing easier.

Q

What should I avoid while taking DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET?

A

Avoid consuming beverages and foods containing caffeine while taking DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET, as it may increase the risk of side effects. Also, avoid smoking or using tobacco products, as it may worsen the condition of the patient by reducing lung function.

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What happens if I forget to take a dose of DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET?

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You should take DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET immediately when you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular dose schedule. Do not double the dose to make up for your missed dose.

Q

Is DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET safe to use in patients with lung diseases?

A

DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET should be used with caution in patients with existing lung conditions such as chronic obstructive lung disorder, severe uncontrolled asthma, pneumonia, or bronchial motor activity disorder, along with excessive mucous secretion (risk of a mucous plug). Consult your doctor before taking it.

Q

How do I take DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET?

A

Take DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. The correct dose and duration will be decided by your doctor for you depending upon your age, body weight, and disease condition.

Q

Is DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET safe during pregnancy?

A

DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in pregnant women as the medicine can cross the placental barrier. Consult your doctor for advice before taking it.

Q

Can I use DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET with children?

A

DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children (under 6 years of age). Consult the child's doctor for advice.

Q

What precautions must be taken while using DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET?

A

DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with impaired kidney function, severe liver disease, existing lung conditions such as chronic obstructive lung disorder, severe uncontrolled asthma, pneumonia, or bronchial motor activity disorder along with excessive mucous secretion (risk of a mucous plug), heart disease, high blood pressure, pulmonary heart disease, congestive heart failure (heart muscle doesn't pump blood sufficiently), and severe hypoxemia (low levels of oxygen in the blood), or have hyperthyroidism, peptic ulcer, concomitant infections, or a low immune system due to other health conditions (Ex. HIV infection). Consult your doctor before taking DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET.

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Who should not take DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET?

A

Do not take DOXOLL PLUS 200 TABLET if you are allergic to Ambroxol, Bromhexine, Doxophylline, or other xanthine derivatives (such as methylxanthine) or if you have acute myocardial infarction (blockage of blood flow to the heart muscle) and low blood pressure.

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DETAILS Written By Dr. N. Sai Swaroop

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Last Updated

15 Jun 2024

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