Salbuphyl Forte Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe. Salbuphyl Forte Tablet is taken 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. The most common side effects are nausea, vomiting, stomach upset, restlessness, headache, tremor, muscle cramp, and palpitations. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. It may cause dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your dizziness. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
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. Salbuphyl Forte Tablet is to be taken empty stomach. Avoid Salbuphyl Forte Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Salbuphyl Forte Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Salbutamol and theophylline. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens the airways. This makes breathing easier.
- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Salbuphyl Forte Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Salbuphyl Forte Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Salbuphyl Forte Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Salbuphyl Forte Tablet can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Salbuphyl Forte Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. Salbuphyl Forte Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive. - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - There is limited information available on the use of Salbuphyl Forte Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : CAUTION - Salbuphyl Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Salbuphyl Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Salbuphyl Forte Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Q. Can I stop taking Salbuphyl Forte Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?::: No, do not stop taking Salbuphyl Forte Tablet. If you stop taking Salbuphyl Forte Tablet, your symptoms may come back and may lead to serious complications. Take your medicine as advised by your doctor.| Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Salbuphyl Forte Tablet be more effective?::: No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.| Q. Are there any foods which I should avoid while taking Salbuphyl Forte Tablet?::: Salbuphyl Forte Tablet contains theophylline. Avoid drinking or eating foods rich in caffeine like coffee, tea, cocoa and chocolate. These food items may increase the side effects caused by theophylline.| Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Salbuphyl Forte Tablet?::: Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.|