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Theo-Dur

Dosage and Storage


Generic Name: THEOPHYLLINE SUSTAINED-RELEASE - ORAL
Pronounced: (thee-OFF-ih-lin)

Theo-Dur Overdose

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Symptoms of overdose can occur at usual prescribed dosages of theophylline. If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: agitation, nausea, frequent vomiting, trouble sleeping, unusual thirst, fever, ringing in the ears, seeing flashes of light, fast/irregular heartbeat, seizures, confusion, chest pain.

Theo-Dur Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Theo-Dur Notes

Do not share this medication with others.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., theophylline blood levels) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. It is important that you do not miss your medication or take extra doses for 2-3 days before your theophylline blood levels are checked. Consult your doctor for more details.

Theo-Dur Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.

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