Bronchil Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Per 5 mL Glyceryl guaiacolate 30 mg, theophylline 50 mg

Indications/Uses

Bronchial asthma & other bronchospastic conditions.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult 15-30 mL bid to tid. Childn 6-12 yr 5-10 mL bid to tid, <6 yr 2.5-5 mL bid to tid.

Administration

May be taken with or without food.

Contraindications

Peptic ulcer; active gastritis; severe renal or liver impairment. Childn <6 mth

Special Precautions

Pregnancy; childn & elderly. CV, renal or hepatic diseases.

Adverse Reactions

GI upsets; nervousness; urinary frequency.

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Drug Interactions

Plasma levels increased by cimetidine, allopurinol, erythromycin. Synergistic effect w/ β-agonists. Decreases effectiveness of lithium.

MIMS Class

Antiasthmatic & COPD Preparations

ATC Classification

R03DA54 - theophylline, combinations excl. psycholeptics ; Belongs to the class of xanthines. Used in the systemic treatment of obstructive airway diseases.

Thai FDA Category

Presentation/Packing

Form

Bronchil syr

Packing/Price

60 mL x 1's

Bronchil

Manufacturer:

Siam Bheasach

Distributor:

Siam Pharmaceutical