Derivent E Tablet
Salt Composition
Etofylline (100mg) + Guaifenesin (mg) + Salbutamol (2mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Derivent E Tablet is a combination medicine used to treat asthma by relaxing the muscles of the air passages, widening it, and making it easier to breathe.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Derivent E Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.
Directions for Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush, or break it. Derivent E Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Derivent E Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Nausea Vomiting Diarrhea Restlessness Headache Rash Tremor Muscle cramp Palpitations
Alcohol Warning
Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness.
Breastfeeding Warning
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
Pregnancy Warning
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
How it works
Derivent E Tablet is a combination of two bronchodilators (Etofylline and Salbutamol) and an expectorant (Guaifenesin). The bronchodilators work by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widening the airways. Guaifenesin works by decreasing the stickiness of mucus (phlegm) and helps in its removal from the airways.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Derivent E Tablet for the treatment of asthma. It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you. If at any time your breathing gets worse, please contact your doctor or nurse for advice straightaway. Inform your doctor if you have heart problems, high blood pressure, or diabetes. Do not smoke. Smoking causes irritation and damage to the lungs and will make your condition worse.
