Aminophylline
(Phyllocontin Continus®, Aminophylline)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Modified release tablers
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
No
Available as something for placing under your tongue?
No
Available as something for placing on your gum?
No
Available as granules?
No
Available as a patch for putting on your skin?
No
Available as an injection?
Yes
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No, modified release products should not be crushed.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Aminophylline
Usual formulation brand names
Phyllocontin Continus®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
Yes
Film coated
Yes
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
No
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
25mg/ml (10mls)
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
No
Are specials or imports available?
No
Liquid strengths
n/a
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
n/a
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Not recommended.
Notes
Consider changing the patient to theophylline liquid (may be difficult to obtain), or administration of aminophylline injection.