Theophylline and Guaifenesin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Bronchial, Broncomar GG, Ed-Bron G, Elixophyllin-GG, Equibron G, Glyceryl-T, Quibron, Quibron-300, Slo-Phyllin GG, Theolate, Theocon, theophylline and glyceryl guaiacolate

Category

• Bronchodilator

Description

Theophylline and guaifenesin (thee-OFF-i-lin and gwye-FEN-e-sin) combination is used to treat or prevent the symptoms of asthma or to treat chronic bronchitis and emphysema. This medicine relieves cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing. It works by opening up the bronchial tubes (air passages) of the lungs and increasing the flow of air through them.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:

Oral
• Capsules (U.S.)
• Elixir (U.S.)
• Oral solution (U.S.)
• Syrup (U.S.)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Bronchial
• Broncomar GG
• Ed-Bron G
• Elixophyllin-GG
• Equibron G
• Glyceryl-T
• Quibron
• Quibron-300
• Slo-Phyllin GG
• Theolate
• Theocon

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.

Another commonly used name is theophylline and glyceryl guaiacolate .

† Not commercially available in Canada.