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Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

DOXOFYLLINE-400MG + MONTELUKAST-10MG

Uses:

Treatment of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchitis, Asthma, Emphysema, Bronchospasm and Allergic rhinitis.

Medicinal Benefits:

Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet is a combination of Doxofylline and Montelukast. Doxofylline works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. It treats the airflow obstruction in the lungs, thereby relieving chest tightness, wheezing and cough to make breathing easier. Montelukast blocks leukotrienes (chemicals released in response when a body comes in contact with an allergen) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose. It also inhibits bronchoconstriction (narrowing of airways in the lungs that lead to breathing difficulties). Montelukast is also used to relieve exercise-induced bronchospasm (shortness of breath that occurs only during exercise).

FAQs

Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet is a respiratory medication primarily used to treat and prevent asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD).

Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet consists of Doxofylline and Montelukast. Doxofylline is a bronchodilator that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist that blocks leukotrienes (chemicals released in response when a body comes in contact with an allergen) and reduces inflammation and swelling in the nose.

Please take the missed dose as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule.

Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet is not recommended for use during a sudden asthma attack since it does not act right away. It is advised to please consult your doctor to prescribe a fast-acting inhaler for rescuing your sudden breathing problems.

Therapy with leukotriene receptor antagonists like Montelukast may worsen the symptoms of psychotic events in patients with a history of mental illness. Careful administration and monitoring are essential before taking Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet in patients with neuropsychiatric disorders. Please consult your doctor before taking Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet if you have been diagnosed or have a history of mental illness like depression, seizures (fits) etc.

It is essential to let your doctor know if you have any history of heart, liver, kidney, and lung diseases, neuropsychiatric disorders like seizures (fits) and depression, phenylketonuria (birth defect caused by the build-up of an amino acid called phenylalanine in the body), hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), high blood pressure, hypoxaemia (low levels of oxygen in the blood), stomach ulcers and viral infections before taking Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet.

Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet is usually taken in the evening for asthma and allergies, but the exact reason isn’t clear. Taking it in the evening helps control symptoms overnight and provides better relief throughout the next day.

No, the Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet is not a steroid. It contains Doxofylline (bronchodilator) and Montelukast (leukotriene receptor antagonist) that relieves asthma and allergy symptoms.

No, Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet doesn’t cause drowsiness, instead it causes insomnia (difficulty in sleep) as side effect. Consult the doctor if the side effect persists for long time.

Avoid alcohol consumption while using Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet. Intake of alcohol may increase the side-effects like drowsiness. Consult the doctor if you have any concerns regarding this.

Yes, though it’s rare, mood swings could result from taking Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet. Anxiety, impatience, aggressive behaviour are signs of mood swings. Suicidal thoughts and depression are also possible. Consult a doctor if you develop any of these side effects.

Yes, in very rare cases, Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet causes weird dreams, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), and sleep walking. Consult your doctor if these symptoms worsen.

Take Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet as advised by your physician. Swallow it with water. Do not chew, break or crush it.

Limited information is available on use of Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet in children. Consult the children specialist before giving Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet to child.

If you have any liver or kidney problems, inform your doctor before taking Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet. You doctor will consider benefits and risks before prescribing Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet. Do not self-medicate.

The side effects of Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet include fever, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), sore throat, and increased heart-rate. Most of these do not require any medical treatment. They will reduce by time. However, if these side effects persists, please consult the doctor.

Yes, you are recommended to consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet to avoid drug interactions. It may interact with other medicines to treat gout (allopurinol), asthma medicines (salbutamol), antibiotics (erythromycin), drugs treating fits (phenytoin).

If you think you have taken overdose of Sofyllin M 400mg/10mg Tablet, consult your doctor immediately. Do not exceed recommended daily dose.