Oxtriphylline and Guaifenesin (Systemic)

Brand Names : Brondelate, Choledyl Expectorant

Category

• Asthma prophylactic
• bronchodilator

Description

Oxtriphylline and guaifenesin (ox-TRYE-fi-lin and gwye-FEN-e-sin ) combination is used to treat or prevent the symptoms of asthma or to treat chronic bronchitis and emphysema. This medicine relieves cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and troubled breathing. It works by opening up the bronchial tubes (air passages of the lungs) and increasing the flow of air through them.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:

Oral
• Elixir (U.S. and Canada)

Brand Names

Some commonly used brand names are:

In the U.S. -

• Brondelate

In Canada -

• Choledyl Expectorant

Generic name product may be available in the U.S.