ELIXOPHYLLIN®
(brand of theophylline anhydrous)
ELIXIR
Rx Only
DESCRIPTION
Theophylline is structurally classified as a methylxanthine. It occurs as a white, odorless, crystalline powder with a bitter taste. Anhydrous theophylline has the chemical name 1H-Purine- 2,6-dione, 3,7-dihydro-1,3 -dimethyl-, and is represented by the following structural formula:
The molecular formula of anhydrous theophylline is C7H8N4O2 with a molecular weight of 180.17.
ELIXOPHYLLIN Elixir is available as a liquid intended for oral administration, containing 80 mg of theophylline anhydrous and 20% alcohol in each 15 mL (tablespoonful).
ELIXOPHYLLIN Elixir also contains the following inactive ingredients: citric acid, FD&C Red #40, glycerin, saccharin sodium, imitation tutti frutti fruit flavor and purified water. ELIXOPHYLLIN Elixir has a pH of 3.0 - 4.0.
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