Theophylline Oral Solution

Generic name: theophylline anhydrous
Dosage form: oral solution
Drug class:Methylxanthines

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 1, 2022.

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Theophylline Oral Solution 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 C 7H 8N 4O 2 with a molecular weight of 180.17.

Theophylline Oral Solution USP is available as a liquid intended for oral administration, containing 80 mg of theophylline anhydrous and 20% alcohol in each 15 mL (tablespoonful).

Theophylline Oral Solution USP also contains the following inactive ingredients: citric acid, FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Yellow No. 6, fruit flavor, purified water and saccharin sodium. May contain sodium citrate for pH adjustment. Theo...