Dyphylline (Systemic)

Brand Names : Dilor, Dilor-400, Lufyllin, Lufyllin-400

Proper Use of This Medicine

For patients taking this medicine by mouth :

• This medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, dyphylline must be taken at regularly spaced times, as ordered by your doctor. Do not miss any doses.
• This medicine also works best when taken with a glass of water on an empty stomach (either 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals). However, in some cases your doctor may want you to take this medicine with meals or right after meals to lessen stomach upset.

Dosing - The dose of dyphylline will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of dyphylline. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The number of tablets or teaspoonfuls of elixir that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are taking dyphylline .

• For oral dosage forms (elixir or tablets):
  • For asthma, bronchitis, or emphysema:
    • Adults - Dose is based on body weight. The usual dose is 15 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (6.8 mg per pound) of body weight up to four times a day (about six hours apart).
    • Children - Dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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 dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store tablets in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Keep the liquid form of this medicine from freezing. Do not refrigerate.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.