DOXOLL PLUS 400 Tablet 10's
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Ambroxol 30 mg+Doxofylline 400 mg
Manufacturer
FLOREAT MEDICA PVT LTD
Variant
10 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET is a combination of Ambroxol and Doxophylline, which belongs to the group of medicines called Mucolytics and Bronchodilators. It is used to manage asthma (the airways get narrow, swell and produce extra mucus, which leads to breathing difficulties, chest pain, a severe dry cough and a fast heartbeat) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked, leading to shortness of breath, a dry cough with phlegm, wheezing, fatigue and weight loss). Limit the consumption of beverages and foods containing caffeine while taking DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET as it may increase the risk of
Uses
OF DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET Manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD)
How It Works
DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET is a combination of Ambroxol that 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 increases the substances that lead 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 400 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 on your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
age. The most common side effects of taking DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET may include taste changes, nausea and numbness in the throat and mouth. Contact your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse or persist. USES OF DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET Manage asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) HOW DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET WORKSDOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET is a combination of Ambroxol that 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 increases the substances that lead 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 400 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 on your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLETCOMMON changes in taste sensation numbness in the throat nausea and numbness in the mouth UNCOMMON vomiting diarrhoea indigestion stomach pain dry mouth RARE increased blood sugar protein in the urine skin rash and itchiness Stop taking DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET and contact your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following side effects: allergic symptoms (skin itchiness, rashes, difficulty in 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
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYDOXOLL PLUS 400 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. BREASTFEEDINGDOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in breastfeeding women as it may pass through the breastfed milk. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESDOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET does not affect the patient’s alertness and therefore does not interfere with the ability to drive and use machines. KIDNEYDOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with impaired kidney function. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. LIVERDOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET should be taken with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine. ALLERGYDo not take DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET if you are allergic to Ambroxol, Bromhexine, Doxophylline or other Xanthine derivatives. LUNGSDOXOLL PLUS 400 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). HEART DISEASEDOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET is not recommended for use in patients with acute myocardial infarction and hypotension. It should be taken with caution in patients with heart disease, hypertension, pulmonary heart disease, congestive heart failure and severe hypoxemia. OTHERSBefore taking DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET, inform your doctor if you: have hyperthyroidism have peptic ulcer or predilection for the development of peptic ulcers have concomitant infections have a low immune system due to other health conditions (e.g., HIV) Use in Pediatrics: DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET is generally not recommended for use in children (under 6 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking it. Use in Geriatrics: DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET should be used with caution in elderly patients. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before taking DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicines used as antibiotics (ex. erythromycin, TAO (troleandomycin), lincomycin, clindamycin) allopurinol (used to manage gout) cimetidine (used to manage ulcers and indigestion) propranolol (used to manage hypertension) influenza vaccine (protect against flu infection) phenytoin (used in epilepsy management) medicines used in cancer management (ex. melphalan, busulfan, methotrexate) B. Drug-food interaction: Avoid consuming beverages and food containing caffeine while taking DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET as it may increase the risk of side effects. Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your physician immediately. The symptoms of overdosage include severe cardiac arrhythmias and tonic-clonic seizures may occur. SYNOPSIS Drug : Ambroxol, Doxophylline Pharmacological Category : Aromatic amines, Methylxanthines Therapeutic Indication : Asthma, Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep DOXOLL PLUS 400 TABLET out of reach from children Store at room temperature
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Last Updated
09 Dec 2022