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Some side effects of theophylline may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.
Take the tablets with food. However, don’t take them with a high-fat meal. Taking your dose too close to a high-fat meal may increase your theophylline levels and cause side effects.
Theophylline doses are based on weight in children. Your child's dose needs may change if the child gains or loses weight. This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests.
At first, the dose is 12 to 14 milligrams (mg) per kg of body weight per day, divided and given every 4 to 6 hours. Your doctor may adjust your dose as needed. However, the total dose is usually not more than 20 mg per kg of body weight per day or 600 mg per day.
Avoid eating foods that are high in fat within one hour before or after taking theophylline and minimize fatty foods generally in your diet, as it can increase the bioavailability of theophylline and thus make it more potent.
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Theophylline doses are based on weight in children. Your child's dose needs may change if the child gains or loses weight. Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and...