Theophylline is a trusted bronchodilator often recommended by veterinarians to help improve respiratory function in dogs, cats, and other animals. By relaxing the airway muscles, this medication supports easier breathing and overall respiratory comfort when used under proper veterinary supervision.
Appearance: Beige to off white with brown to light brown speckling; circular quadrisected tablet.
Compounding & Dispensing Information: This medication is a compounded prescription manufactured by Wedgewood Connect, an FDA-registered outsourcing facility and dispensed by Allivet, a licensed pharmacy. Allivet does not compound this medication. Product images and sample labels are for illustrative purposes only; the final dispensed label may vary.
*Due to state regulations, this medication cannot be shipped to the following states: MI, MO, MS, NE, UT.
Who is Theophylline Compounded Quad Tablet Chicken Flavored, 100 mg for?
For use in dogs and cats.
Wedgewood Pharmacy
Theophylline
How is Theophylline Compounded Quad Tablet Chicken Flavored, 100 mg sold?
Sold by the tablet in the strength of 100 mg.
What are the side effects of Theophylline Compounded Quad Tablet Chicken Flavored, 100 mg?
Talk you your veterinarian about any side effects your pet experiences while taking Theophylline. Most commonly, the side effects of theophylline include central nervous system excitement, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, increased thirst and urination, and heart palpitations. In most cases, the side effects can be managed through dosage adjustments. Less commonly prolonged vomiting or diarrhea may occur, as well as development of hives or other signs of an allergic reaction. Rarely theophylline may cause abnormal heart rhythm and seizures. Many of the milder side effects occur at the start of therapy but will resolve over time. Some clinicians will start an animal on a lower dose and increase the theophylline to the therapeutic dose after the first week.
What special precautions are there?
Keep theophylline and all drugs out of reach of children and pets. Theophylline should be used with care in patients that have been diagnosed with kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease, seizures, stomach ulcers, hyperthyroidism, or hypertension. The drug should not be prescribed to pregnant or lactating patients or horses. Theophylline should not be given to animals that are allergic to it, or drugs like it. Keep theophylline and all drugs out of reach of children. Theophylline is a prescription drug and should be used according to your veterinarian's directions, and it should only be given to the animal for which it was prescribed. Do not give this medication to a person.
Overdose of theopylline may cause more severe reactions similar to those listed previously in the side effects section. If you suspect your pet or another animal was overdosed accidentally or has eaten this medication inadvertently, contact your veterinarian or the A.S.P.C.A.'s Animal Poison Control Center at 888.426.4435. Always bring the prescription container with you when you take your pet for treatment. If you or someone else has accidentally ingested this medication call the National Capital Poison Center at 800.222.1222.
How can I store Theophylline Compounded Quad Tablet Chicken Flavored, 100 mg?
Room Temperature
Use as directed by your Veterinarian.
Each tablet contains: theophylline 100mg, hydrated dextrates 417.3mg, dibasic calcium phosphate dihydrate 117.59mg, sodium starch glycolate 35mg, calicium stearate 7mg, stevia 5.8mg, cab-o-sil 3.5mg
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