Filodox 200mg Tablet

Filodox 200 contains doxofylline, a bronchodilator used for the prevention and management of bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps relax the muscles surrounding the airways, widening them and making breathing easier.

Doxofylline is a xanthine derivative and bronchodilator. It works mainly by inhibiting phosphodiesterase activity, which helps relax airway smooth muscles and improves airflow through the lungs.

Filodox 200 is intended for regular control of respiratory symptoms. It does not provide immediate relief during a sudden asthma attack, so patients should keep their prescribed rescue inhaler available for acute breathing difficulty.

Dosage & Administration

The appropriate dose depends on age, disease severity, formulation, and individual response.

Adults

For conventional tablets, the usual dose may be 400 mg 1–3 times daily.

For sustained-release formulations, 400 mg once daily may be used, often in the evening. In some patients, twice-daily dosing may be prescribed according to clinical response.

Higher doses should only be taken under medical supervision.

Elderly patients

Lower doses may be necessary, particularly in very elderly patients or those with cardiovascular, liver, kidney, or gastrointestinal disorders.

Children

• Over 12 years: 200 mg two or three times daily may be prescribed.
• Under 12 years: The dose should be calculated according to body weight and given only under medical supervision.

Important: The strength and formulation of Filodox should be checked before taking a dose, as dosing varies between products.

Filodox 200 can be taken with or without food, but taking it at a consistent time each day may help maintain its effect. Avoid excessive consumption of caffeine-containing foods and drinks, including coffee, tea, chocolate, and cocoa.

How Filodox 200 Works

Doxofylline relaxes the smooth muscles of the airways through its bronchodilating action. This widens the bronchial passages and helps improve the flow of air into and out of the lungs.

Common Side Effects

Possible side effects include:

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Stomach or epigastric discomfort
• Headache
• Restlessness or irritability
• Difficulty sleeping
• Increased heart rate
• Palpitations

If symptoms are persistent, severe, or troublesome, consult your doctor.

Contraindications

Filodox should not be used in patients with:

• Known hypersensitivity to doxofylline or any component of the medicine
• Acute myocardial infarction
• Hypotension
• Breastfeeding, unless specifically advised by a physician

Precautions & Warnings

Use Filodox cautiously if you have:

• Kidney disease
• Liver disease
• Heart disease or congestive heart failure
• Hyperthyroidism
• Hypoxemia
• A history of peptic ulcer
• Advanced age

Patients with congestive heart failure may have prolonged drug levels and may require closer monitoring and dose adjustment.

Do not stop regular treatment without consulting your doctor, even if your breathing symptoms improve.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor if you are taking other medicines, particularly:

• Other xanthine derivatives
• Ephedrine
• Phenytoin and other anticonvulsants
• Erythromycin
• Troleandomycin
• Lincomycin
• Clindamycin
• Allopurinol
• Cimetidine
• Ranitidine
• Propranolol
• Certain vaccines, including influenza vaccine

These medicines may alter the effects or blood levels of doxofylline.

Overdose

Excessive doses may cause serious toxicity, including:

• Severe nausea or vomiting
• Marked restlessness
• Rapid or irregular heartbeat
• Severe cardiac arrhythmias
• Seizures

A suspected overdose requires immediate medical attention. Do not attempt to manage a significant overdose at home.

Pregnancy & Lactation

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding before starting treatment. Doxofylline should be used during pregnancy only when considered necessary by a healthcare professional. It is contraindicated in lactating women according to the provided product information.

• Keep out of reach of children
• Store at room temperature