Mephyllin

If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Mephyllin 100 Capsule need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Mephyllin 100 Capsule, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.

Mephyllin 100 Capsule should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food.

One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Mephyllin 100 Capsule. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.

Mephyllin 100 Capsule should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Mephyllin 100 Capsule, or theophylline. Along with that, patients suffering from low blood pressure, irregular heart beats or rhythm or history of heart attack, liver disease or kidney disorder should avoid taking Mephyllin 100 Capsule.

Mephyllin 100 Capsule comprises of theophylline-7 acetate and ambroxol which makes it effective in making the mucus more fluid and clearing the airways easily, thereby making breathing easier. This effect of Mephyllin 100 Capsule works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.