Drug Identity
Active Ingredient
Aminophylline
Drug Class
Drugs For Obstructive Airway Diseases, Systemic
What is Phyllocontin?
Uses
Aminophylline is a bronchodilator that is used with other medications to treat sudden worsening of the symptoms of asthma, bronchitis , o...
How It Works
Dilute with IV fluid to a concentration of 1 mg/ml and infuse over 20-30 min; maximum conc: 25 mg/ml; maximum rate of infusion: 0.36 mg/kg/min, and not greater than 25 mg/min.
How to Take It
1
Adult · IV Inf
0.5 mg/ kg/hr — As recommended.
Maintenance dose.
2
Adult · IV Inf
350 mg — As recommended.
Maintain for 12 hours afterloading
3
Adult · PO
100 to 300 mg — 8 hourly
After food
4
Adult · Slow IV
250 to 500 mg — As recommended.
Over 20 min
5
Child · IV Infusion
1 to 1.2 mg/kg.hr — As recommended.
Maintenance for 24 hours or As Required
6
Child · IV Infusion
6 mg/kg — As recommended.
Load for once over 20 minutes
Safety Alerts
You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to aminophylline or theophylline
If possible before you receive aminophylline, tell your caregivers if you have recently had a fever, or if you have ever had: a stomach ulcer
fluid in your lungs
a thyroid disorder
cirrhosis , hepatitis, or other liver problems
Important Warnings
Cardiac or liver diseases, arrhythmias following rapid IV injection, cardiac arrhythmias, elderly, epilepsy, fever, hypertension, hyperthyroidism, risk of hypokalaemia hypertension, hyperthyroidism, peptic ulceration, avoid in acute porphyria
Side Effects
CNS stimulationarrhythmiasconvulsionsheadachediarrhoeagastric irritationhypotensioninsomnianauseapalpitationtachycardiavomiting
Drug Interactions
Cimetidine
erythromycin
sympathomimetics in children
ciprofloxacin
interferon.
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Caution advised
Lactation
Caution advised
Storage
Liq Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Suppositories Store in a well closed container. Do not Freeze. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture. Tab, Inj Store in a well closed container, Below 40°C. Protect from Sunlight and Moisture.
Price Intelligence
Rs 264.5
Servaid observed price · as of 30 July 2026
No approved ceiling matched to this exact pack and strength.
Prices across sources
ServaidRs 264.5
Should you consider an alternative?
Other options containing Aminophylline, and what they are not.
Same active ingredient, a different dose. Never switch strength without your doctor or pharmacist.
Ordered by lowest price per unit where a pack size is known, then by price. Order is never affected by sponsorship. Not medical advice — confirm any change with your pharmacist or doctor.
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