Bronchoril 200 SR Tablet

Composition of Bronchoril 200 SR Tablet

Bronchoril 200 SR Tablet contains Theophylline 200 mg (Sustained Release). It belongs to the Methylxanthine (Theophylline) class of medicines.

Uses of Bronchoril 200 SR Tablet

• Relief and prevention of bronchospasm in asthma
• chronic bronchitis and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease); helps reduce wheezing
• breathlessness and chest tightness

Key benefits

• Relieves wheezing and chest tightness
• Improves breathing in asthma/COPD
• Helps prevent bronchospasm
• Sustained-release provides longer symptom control

How Bronchoril 200 SR Tablet works

Theophylline is a methylxanthine bronchodilator. It relaxes airway smooth muscles and reduces airway responsiveness mainly by inhibiting phosphodiesterase and antagonising adenosine receptors, leading to bronchodilation and improved airflow.

How to take Bronchoril 200 SR Tablet

Tablet (sustained release): take exactly as prescribed, usually after food with a glass of water. Swallow whole; do not crush/chew/break. Take at the same time each day; dose may be adjusted based on response and blood levels.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take the missed dose of Bronchoril as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one and carry on with the usual schedule. Do not take two doses together to make up for a missed dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Bronchoril than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Bronchoril 200 SR Tablet

Most side effects of Bronchoril are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Nausea
• vomiting
• stomach upset/heartburn
• headache
• tremor
• restlessness/insomnia
• palpitations
• increased urination

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Bronchoril 200 SR Tablet

Warnings and precautions

Narrow therapeutic index—overdose can cause severe vomiting, fast/irregular heartbeat, seizures. Use with caution in liver disease, heart disease/arrhythmias, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, peptic ulcer, epilepsy, and elderly. Smoking and fever/infections can change blood levels. Avoid excessive caffeine. Seek urgent care for severe palpitations, persistent vomiting, confusion or seizures.

Interactions with other medicines

Macrolide antibiotics (erythromycin/clarithromycin), fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin), cimetidine, oral contraceptives, fluvoxamine increase levels; rifampicin, phenytoin, carbamazepine, phenobarbital and smoking decrease levels; beta-agonists and caffeine increase side effects; lithium levels may decrease; alcohol may increase adverse effects

How to store Bronchoril 200 SR Tablet

Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Keep in original pack and out of reach of children.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BIOCEUTICS

Therapeutic class:

Bronchodilator

Drug class:

Methylxanthine (Theophylline)