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Uses:

• Your doctor will tell you how much to take and how often.
• Swallow the tablet, delayed-release tablet, or capsule whole; do not chew or crush.
• Some theophylline products should not be taken with fatty meals. Ask your doctor or pharmacist when to take your medicine.
• The oral liquid may be taken with food to lessen stomach upset.
• Swallow the sprinkle capsule whole or open the capsule and sprinkle the contents onto a small amount of soft food, such as applesauce or gelatin.

• Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
• Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.
• You should not use two doses at the same time.

Storage:

• Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture. Do not refrigerate or freeze the oral liquid.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

Special precautions:

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking Dilantin®, Tegretol®, Tagamet®, Cipro®, or erythromycin.
• Avoid drinking large amounts of caffeine (such as in coffee, tea, or some soft drinks).

Warnings:

• Check with your doctor before taking theophylline if you have heart or liver disease, or ulcers.
• Make sure your doctor knows if you smoke.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk with your doctor before taking this medicine.
• Call your doctor if you develop diarrhea, the flu, or a fever while taking this medicine. Dose changes may be needed.
• It is best not to change brands of theophylline. Look at your medicine when you get your prescription refilled. If it is a different shape or color than before, talk to the pharmacist.

Side Effects:

• Stomach pain with severe nausea or vomiting
• Tremors, muscle twitching, seizures
• Severe weakness or confusion
• Irregular heartbeat
• Heartburn, loss of appetite, upset stomach
• Nervousness, restlessness, or trouble sleeping
• Headache
• Diarrhea