Why is Phyllocontin discontinued?

They have discontinued Phyllocontin® Continus 225mg and Phyllocontin® Forte Continus 350mg modified-release tablets due to a commercial decision. Aminophylline is a mixture of theophylline and ethylenediamine and readily releases theophylline in the body.

What is Phyllocontin Continus?

PHYLLOCONTIN Forte CONTINUS tablets 350 mg are pale yellow, round, film-coated, tablets with the Napp logo on one side and SA 350 on the other. For the treatment and prophylaxis of bronchospasm associated with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic bronchitis.

Has Phyllocontin been discontinued?

Phyllocontin Continus 225mg and Phyllocontin Forte Continus 350mg modified-release tablets (aminophylline), used to treat and prevent bronchospasm in asthma and COPD, are being discontinued.

Is there an alternative to Phyllocontin?

If you’ve been prescribed Phyllocontin® for your asthma, your GP or asthma nurse will contact you about your options, which may include switching to Uniphyllin Continus which are alternative theophylline tablets.

How long does it take for Phyllocontin to work?

Swallow your tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew them. Phyllocontin Continus and Phyllocontin Forte Continus tablets are designed to work properly over 12 hours. If a tablet is crushed or chewed the entire 12-hour dose may be absorbed rapidly into your body.

What is Phyllocontin used for?

These tablets are used to treat asthma, long-term breathing difficulties such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic bronchitis, and are sometimes used to treat heart failure in adults. They contain the active ingredient aminophylline which belongs to a group of medicines called bronchodilators.

What type of drug is Phyllocontin?

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What are the side effects of Phyllocontin?

The following side effects have been reported in patients treated with these tablets:

• Feeling sick.
• Headache.
• Dizziness.
• Vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea, heartburn or gastrointestinal disorders (e.g. upset stomach).
• Difficulty in sleeping, feeling restless, irritable and shaky.
• A fast, slow or irregular heart beat.

What is Phyllocontin?

It is used to treat respiratory conditions such as asthma, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis. It relaxes the muscles in the lungs, which opens the airways. This helps to relieve symptoms associated with breathing problems such as cough, wheezing, and shortness of breath.

What are phyllocontin Forte Continus tablets used for?

What Phyllocontin Continus and Phyllocontin Forte Continus tablets are and what they are used for These tablets are used to treat asthma, long-term breathing difficulties such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and chronic bronchitis, and are sometimes used to treat heart failure in adults.

What kind of tablets are phyllocontin 350 mg?

PHYLLOCONTIN CONTINUS tablets 225 mg are pale yellow, round, film-coated tablets with the Napp logo on one side and SA on the other. PHYLLOCONTIN Forte CONTINUS tablets 350 mg are pale yellow, round, film-coated, tablets with the Napp logo on one side and SA 350 on the other. 4.

How old do you have to be to take phyllocontin Continus tablets?

Also indicated in adults for the treatment of left ventricular and congestive cardiac failure. PHYLLOCONTIN CONTINUS tablets are indicated for use in adults and children aged 6 years and above. Aminophylline should not be used as the first drug of choice in the treatment of asthma in children.

How often should you take phyllocontin for maintenance?

The usual maintenance dose is one PHYLLOCONTIN CONTINUS 225 mg tablet twice daily. This may be titrated to higher dosage as required. Paediatric population aged 6 years and above: The usual paediatric maintenance dose is 10 mg/kg twice daily.