Broncordil Tablets

Broncordil Tablet is an anti-asthmatic medicine. It contains theophylline as the active substance. Broncordil Tablet is used to treat asthma and long-term breathing difficulties such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis.

Take this medicine in the exact dose and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking this medicine on your own. Before starting Broncordil Tablet, inform your doctor if you are pregnant/breastfeeding and about your complete medical history.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of Broncordil Tablet, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Broncordil Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

• Broncordil Tablet helps stop you from wheezing and being breathless.
• It also reduces the swelling in the lungs of asthma patients and relieves the feeling of tightness in their chest.

Directions for Use

• Take Broncordil Tablet as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• Do not take more than the recommended dose.
• Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Broncordil Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information on the effect of Broncordil Tablet in pregnancy. This medicine should only be used in pregnant women if recommended by the doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Broncordil Tablet while breastfeeding?

Broncordil Tablet may pass into human breast milk. Hence, this medicine should only be used in breastfeeding women if recommended by the doctor after assessing the need and the risk.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Broncordil Tablet?

Broncordil Tablet has almost no effect on driving ability. However, if you experience any symptoms that may affect your ability to drive safely, it is advised to avoid driving.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Broncordil Tablet?

No, alcohol should not be consumed along with Broncordil Tablet.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have an irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure or any other heart problems.
• You experience worsening chest symptoms e.g. breathlessness or cough.
• You have an over or under-active thyroid gland (hyper/hypothyroidism).
• You have a stomach ulcer.
• You have liver problems.
• You have cystic fibrosis.
• You suffer from seizures, fits or convulsions.
• You are unwell with a high temperature or fever.
• You have a viral infection.
• You are addicted to alcohol.
• You are male and have difficulty in passing urine.
• You smoke, as smoking may alter the way this medicine works.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to theophylline, aminophylline or any other ingredient of Broncordil Tablet.
• If you have a condition called porphyria.

Side effects

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Rashes
• Diarrhoea
• Headache

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Some medicines can affect the way Broncordil Tablet works or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
• An increase in dosage of Broncordil Tablet may be required if you are taking medicines for treating fits/seizures (carbamazepine, phenytoin), Cushing's syndrome (aminoglutethimide), decreased heart rate (isoprenaline), tuberculosis (rifampicin), HIV/AIDS (ritonavir), gouty arthritis (sulfinpyrazone), sleep disorders (barbiturates) and depression (St. John's wort).
• A decrease in dosage of Broncordil Tablet may be required if you are taking medicines for treating virus infections (acyclovir), gout (allopurinol), overactive thyroid (carbimazole), excessive acid production (cimetidine), bacterial infections (clarithromycin), heart-related chest pain (diltiazem), alcohol addiction (disulfiram), fungal/yeast infections (fluconazole), cancer (methotrexate), abnormal/irregular heart rhythm (mexiletine), poor blood circulation (pentoxifylline), high blood pressure (propranolol), worm infection (thiabendazole), oral contraceptives.
• The use of this medicine with fluvoxamine (used for the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder and depression) should be avoided.
• Particular care should be taken when using medicines for treating mental disorders (lithium), fluid accumulation (diuretics), inflammation (steroids) and other xanthine medicines.
• Broncordil Tablet may result in abnormal heart rhythm when used together with anaesthetics like halothane.
• This medicine may cause a deficiency of platelets in the blood when used together with medicines for treating brain tumours like lomustine.

Storage and disposal

• Store Broncordil Tablet in a cool and dry place below 25°C.
• Keep away from children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is Broncordil Tablet used for?

Broncordil Tablet is used for the treatment of asthma and long-term breathing difficulties such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic bronchitis.

How to take Broncordil Tablet?

• Take Broncordil Tablet as directed by your doctor.
• Swallow as a whole with a glass of water.
• Do not cut, break or chew the medicine.
• Do not take more than the recommended dose.
• Do not stop taking this medicine on your own.