Xanofyl is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Asthma. The alternative uses of Xanofyl have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Xanofyl depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Xanofyl include Upset stomach, Restlessness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Xanofyl can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Xanofyl are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Xanofyl is Mild for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Xanofyl related warnings talks about Xanofyl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Xanofyl is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Xanofyl are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Xanofyl may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Xanofyl, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Xanofyl is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Xanofyl is used -
Mild
Common
Is the use of Xanofyl safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Xanofyl.
Is the use of Xanofyl safe during breastfeeding?
Xanofyl has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Xanofyl on the Kidneys?
Xanofyl has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Xanofyl on the Liver?
Xanofyl is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Xanofyl on the Heart?
Xanofyl may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Xanofyl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xanofyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xanofyl habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Xanofyl is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Xanofyl can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Xanofyl only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Xanofyl for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Xanofyl
Taking Xanofyl with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xanofyl
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Xanofyl and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Xanofyl 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.
Take Xanofyl 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.
Xanofyl is a brand name of doxofylline and it is available in the form of a tablet and syrup. It is a derivative of methylxanthine and belongs to the class of drug known as bronchodilators. Xanofyl is a prescription drug which is used for relief of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma, COPD, and pulmonary disease.
No, Xanofyl does not contains steroids. It contains doxofylline which belongs to the class of drugs known as bronchodilators.
Rarely, Xanofyl 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.
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