Oxtriphylline-GG Oral

Oxtriphylline-GG Oral Uses

This medication is used to treat and prevent wheezing and trouble breathing caused by ongoing lung disease (e.g., asthma, emphysema, chronic bronchitis). This medication contains 2 medicines, oxtriphylline and guaifenesin. Oxtriphylline belongs to a class of drugs known as xanthines. It is changed in the body to theophylline. Theophylline works on the airways by relaxing muscles, opening air passages to improve breathing, and decreasing the lungs' response to irritants. Guaifenesin is called an expectorant. It works by making phlegm in the breathing tubes and lungs more liquid. This helps you clear phlegm better. Controlling symptoms of breathing problems can decrease time lost from work or school.

This product is generally not recommended for use in children younger than 10 years.

This medication does not work immediately and should not be used for sudden attacks of breathing trouble. Your doctor should prescribe a quick-relief medicine/inhaler (e.g., albuterol) for sudden attacks of shortness of breath/asthma while you are taking this medication. You should always have a quick-relief inhaler with you. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

How To Use Oxtriphylline-GG Oral

Read the Patient Information Leaflet provided by your pharmacist before you start using guaifenesin/oxtriphylline and each time you get a refill. If you have any questions, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually every 6 hours or exactly as directed by your doctor. If this medication upsets your stomach, take it with food. Take each dose with a full glass of water (8 ounces or 240 milliliters) unless your doctor instructs you otherwise.

Use a medication-measuring device to measure your dose of liquid medication. Do not use a household spoon because you may not get the correct dose.

Dosage is based on your medical condition, theophylline blood level, and response to treatment.

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