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

Doxofyl Information

Doxofyl is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Asthma. Doxofyl also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Doxofyl. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of Doxofyl are Upset stomach, Restlessness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Doxofyl can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Doxofyl are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Doxofyl's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Doxofyl related warnings talks about Doxofyl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Doxofyl can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Doxofyl in conditions like Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Doxofyl contraindications section.

Besides this, Doxofyl may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Doxofyl is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Doxofyl Benefits & Uses
Doxofyl Dosage & How to Take
Doxofyl Side Effects
Doxofyl Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Doxofyl with Other Drugs
Doxofyl Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Doxofyl
Doxofyl Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Doxofyl Benefits & Uses

Doxofyl is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Asthma

Other Benefits

COPD

Doxofyl 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

Doxofyl Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Doxofyl is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache

Common

Upset stomach
Restlessness

Doxofyl Related Warnings

Is the use of Doxofyl safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Doxofyl has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

Mild
Is the use of Doxofyl safe during breastfeeding?

Doxofyl may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Doxofyl on the Kidneys?

Doxofyl has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Doxofyl on the Liver?

Doxofyl is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Doxofyl on the Heart?

Doxofyl is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Doxofyl with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Phenytoin

Mild

Rifampicin

Phenobarbital

Doxofyl Contraindications

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

Heart Disease
Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Doxofyl

Is this Doxofyl habit forming or addictive?

Doxofyl is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Doxofyl you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Doxofyl only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Doxofyl for mental disorders.

No

Doxofyl Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Doxofyl

You can take Doxofyl with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxofyl

Information about the interaction of Doxofyl and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Doxofyl

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Doxofyl?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Take Doxofyl 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Doxofyl safe to use?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Doxofyl 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 almost 6 years ago

Can I take Doxofyl without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, Doxofyl is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Doxofyl cause drowsiness?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Doxofyl causes drowsiness or dizziness but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a known side effect of this drug. Do not take up activities such as driving while taking this drug.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Doxofyl cause headache?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Rarely, Doxofyl causes a headache. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm, and complete rest. Even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.