Theophylline
(Uniphyllin® , Theophylline)
Available as tablets or capsules.
Modified-Release Tablets
Available as soluble tablets?
No
Available as a liquid?
Yes - unlicensed
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?
No
Available as nasal/oral spray?
No
Safe or appropriate to crush
No - Modified release products should not be crushed. These tablets must be swallowed whole and not broken, crushed or chewed as doing so may lead to a rapid release of theophylline with the potential for toxicity.
Additional information for Healthcare Professionals+
Generic name
Theophylline
Usual formulation brand names
Uniphyllin®
Is tablet/capsule specially coated?
Yes
Modified release
Yes - M/R tablets
Film coated
No
Enteric coated
No
Sugar coated
-
Soluble tablet strength
-
Sublingual/buccal formulation strength
-
Granule strength
-
Transdermal patch strength
-
Injection strength
-
Nasal/oral spray Strength
-
Available as a licensed liquid or special?
Special - oral solution, oral suspension
Are specials or imports available?
On Specials Tariff
Liquid strengths
50mg/5ml
Is the liquid medicine sugar free?
Yes - check with mnufacturer
Licensed for administration via enteral tube
No
Advice on administration via enteral tube
Enteric coated/modified release products should not be crushed. Rapid release of theophylline with the potential for toxicity.
Notes
-