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Deriphyllin M Tablet SR
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Deriphyllin M Tablet SR is a combination medicine used in the treatment of asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe. It also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness.
Deriphyllin M Tablet SR is taken without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are skin rash, headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, diarrhea, and restlessness. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.
Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses of Deriphyllin M Tablet SR
Side effects of Deriphyllin M Tablet SR
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Deriphyllin M
- Skin rash
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upset stomach
- Diarrhea
- Restlessness
- Flu-like symptoms
How to use Deriphyllin M Tablet SR
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Deriphyllin M Tablet SR is to be taken empty stomach.
How Deriphyllin M Tablet SR works
Deriphyllin M Tablet SR is a combination of three medicines: Etofylline, Theophylline and Montelukast. Etofylline and Theophylline are bronchodilators which work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widen the airways. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist. It works by blocking the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation in the airways and nose to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Deriphyllin M Tablet SR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Deriphyllin M Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Deriphyllin M Tablet SR is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Deriphyllin M Tablet SR may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Deriphyllin M Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Deriphyllin M Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Deriphyllin M Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Deriphyllin M Tablet SR?
If you miss a dose of Deriphyllin M Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Deriphyllin M Tablet SR
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Quick tips
- Deriphyllin M Tablet SR helps in prevention and treatment of asthma.
- It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Your doctor may need to take regular blood test to monitor the level of drug in your body to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
- Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
- Deriphyllin M Tablet SR helps in prevention and treatment of asthma.
- It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
- It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
- Your doctor may need to take regular blood test to monitor the level of drug in your body to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
- Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor even if you feel better.
Fact Box
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Deriphyllin M Tablet SR
Once A Day
85%
Twice A Day
13%
Alternate Day
1%
What are you using Deriphyllin M Tablet SR for?
Asthma
83%
Others
17%
How much was the improvement?
Average
44%
Poor
33%
Excellent
22%
What were the side-effects while using Deriphyllin M Tablet SR?
Headache
50%
Skin rash
50%
How do you take Deriphyllin M Tablet SR?
With food
100%
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Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Montelukast sodium. South Ruislip, Middlesex: Aurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd.; 2012 [revised 04 Jan. 2018]. [Accessed 25 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Montelukast sodium [Prescribing Information]. Whitehouse Station, NJ: Merck & Co., Inc.; 2012. [Accessed 16 Sep. 2024] (online) Available from:
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Name: Zydus Cadila
Address: Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.
Country of origin: India
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