Nexophylin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Nexophylin Benefits & Uses

Nexophylin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Asthma

Other Benefits

COPD

Nexophylin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Nexophylin Related Warnings

Is the use of Nexophylin safe for pregnant women?

Nexophylin has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Nexophylin safe during breastfeeding?

Nexophylin has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Nexophylin on the Kidneys?

Nexophylin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Nexophylin on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Nexophylin on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Nexophylin on the Heart?

Side effects of Nexophylin rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Nexophylin with Other Drugs

Nexophylin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenytoin

Mild

Rifampicin

Phenobarbital

Nexophylin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nexophylin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Nexophylin

Is this Nexophylin habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Nexophylin.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Nexophylin, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Nexophylin can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Nexophylin should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Nexophylin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Nexophylin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Nexophylin

Taking Nexophylin with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Nexophylin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Nexophylin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Nexophylin

Question over 5 years ago

Does Nexophylin contain steroids?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Nexophylin does not contains steroids. It contains doxofylline which belongs to the class of drugs known as bronchodilators.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Nexophylin cause insomnia?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Nexophylin causes insomnia (sleeplessness) if taken in high doses. It is known side effect of this drug. To tackle this your doctor may switch your medications or lower its dosage.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Nexophylin work?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Nexophylin contains doxofylline which is a bronchodilator. It works by inhibiting the phosphodiesterase enzyme that causes smooth muscle relaxation. This results in breathing easily during COPD and bronchial asthma. It has also an anti-inflammatory activity which exerts by reducing pleurisy (inflammation of pleura of lungs) induced by the inflammatory mediator. Hence in this way, Nexophylin provides relief to the patients from bronchospasm and breathing trouble in respiratory disorders.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Nexophylin safe to use?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Nexophylin is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as irritability, epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Nexophylin?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Take Nexophylin 2-3 times a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of medicine from the gut. Precautions must be taken in patients with renal (kidney) & hepatic (liver) dysfunction, peptic ulcer, hypothyroidism, and cardiac disease.