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Fycon 400mg Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Avoid Fycon 400mg Syrup with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fycon 400mg Syrup. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Fycon 400mg Syrup during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Fycon 400mg Syrup is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

SALT INFORMATION FOR Fycon 400mg Syrup

Doxofylline(400mg)

Fycon syrup uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

How fycon syrup works

Fycon 400mg Syrup is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens airways. This makes breathing easier.

Common side effects of fycon syrup

Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Upset stomach

SUBSTITUTES FOR Fycon Syrup

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  • Codofyline 400mg Syrup
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    Rs. 1.21/ml of Syrup
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    Rs. 75
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Expert advice FOR Fycon Syrup

  • You have been prescribed Doxofylline for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
  • It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
  • It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
  • Your doctor may take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
  • Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if you have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
  • Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.

Frequently asked questions FOR Fycon 400mg Syrup

Doxofylline

Q. What is Fycon 400mg Syrup?
Fycon 400mg Syrup is a new generation long-acting oral bronchodilator. It is a methyxanthine derivative.
Q. How does Fycon 400mg Syrup work?
Fycon 400mg Syrup inhibits an enzyme called phosphodiesterase which results in bronchodilation (dilation or widening of the airways in the lungs by relaxing the surrounding smooth muscle). It is used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD is a lung disease characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow that interferes with normal breathing and is not fully reversible. Fycon 400mg Syrup relieves the breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.
Q. Is Fycon 400mg Syrup antibiotic?
Fycon 400mg Syrup is not an antibiotic. Fycon 400mg Syrup is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Q. Is Fycon 400mg Syrup a steroid?
Fycon 400mg Syrup is not a steroid. Fycon 400mg Syrup is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Q. What is Fycon 400mg Syrup used for?
Fycon 400mg Syrup is a bronchodilator used for the treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It helps to relieve breathlessness and cough thereby providing symptomatic relief.

Content on this page was last updated on 12 January, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)