Theophylline, Ephedrine, and Hydroxyzine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Marax, Marax-DF
Proper Use of This MedicineThis medicine works best when taken with a glass of water on an empty stomach
(either 30 minutes to 1 hour before meals or 2 hours after meals)
since that way it will get into the blood sooner. However, in some cases your
doctor may want you to take this medicine with meals or right after meals
to lessen stomach upset. If you have any questions about how you should be
taking this medicine, check with your doctor.
Take this medicine only as directed
. Do not
take more of it and do not take it more often than your doctor ordered. To
do so may increase the chance of serious side effects.
In order for this medicine to help your medical problem,
it must be taken every day in regularly spaced doses as ordered by your doctor
. This is necessary to keep a constant amount of this medicine in the
blood. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses.
Dosing - The dose of theophylline, ephedrine, and hydroxyzine
combination will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label
. The following
information includes only the average doses of theophylline, ephedrine, and
hydroxyzine combination. If your dose is different, do
not change it
unless your doctor tells you to do so.
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For symptoms of bronchial asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema,
or other lung disease:
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For syrup
dosage form:
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Adults - 20 milliliters (mL) (4 teaspoonfuls) two to four times
a day.
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Children 5 years of age and over - 5 mL (1 teaspoonful) three
or four times a day.
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Children 2 to 5 years of age - 2.5 to 5 mL (one-half
to 1 teaspoonful) three or four times a day.
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Children up to 2 years of age - Use is not recommended.
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For tablet
dosage form:
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Adults - One tablet two to four times a day.
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Children 5 years of age and over: One-half tablet two to four times
a day.
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Children up to 5 years of age: Use is not recommended.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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 dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store the tablet form of this medicine in the bathroom, near
the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the
medicine to break down.
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Keep the syrup form of this medicine from freezing.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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