Brand Name Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR
Salt Composition

Doxofylline (400mg) + Montelukast (10mg)

Strength 400mg + 10mg
Product Form Tablet SR
Pack 10 Tablet(s) in Strip
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Bronchodilator and Antileukotriene

SubCategory

Bronchodilator and Antileukotriene

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd, 1, Fourrts Ave, Annani Indira Nagar, Muttukkaranchavadi, Thoraipakkam, Tamil Nadu 600097.
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    Medical Description of Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR

    Freefil M 400mg/10mg tablet SR contains Doxofylline 400mg and Montelukast 10mg is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and allergic symptoms such as sneezing and runny nose. The combination of this medicine produces its action by relaxing the muscles of your air passages, thus it widening them and makes you breathe easier.


    Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR Uses

    It used in the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and allergic symptoms.


    Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR Benefits

    Asthma

    It is also called asthma. It is a condition in which your airway becomes narrow and inflamed and may produce extra mucus. Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, chronic cough

    Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

    It is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that blocks the airflow from the lungs. The main cause of this is tobacco smoking and exposure to fumes from burning fuel for cooking. Symptoms include shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, chronic cough, frequent respiratory infection, weight loss, and swelling in ankles, feet, or legs.

    Allergic conditions

    It is usually caused by hypersensitivity of the immune system that occurs due to the harmless substances in the environment. Symptoms include runny nose, sneezing, itchy or watery eyes, and hives


    Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR Indication

    The Freefil M 400mg/10mg tablet SR is prescribed for the following indications as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and allergic conditions.


    Mechanism of action of Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR

    Freefil M 400mg/10mg tablet SR contains Doxofylline 400mg and Montelukast 10mg is a combination of two medicines. Doxofylline is a bronchodilator that produces its action by relaxing the muscles of your air passages, thus it widening them and makes you breathe easier.

    Montelukast is a Leukotriene Receptor antagonist that produces its action by inhibiting the effect of a certain chemical messenger, leukotriene which helps to reduce the inflammation in your airways.


    How Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR works

    Freefil M 400mg/10mg tablet SR contains Doxofylline 400mg and Montelukast 10mg is a combination of two medicines. Doxofylline is a bronchodilator that produces its action by relaxing the muscles of your air passages, thus it widening them and makes you breathe easier.

    Montelukast is a Leukotriene Receptor antagonist that produces its action by inhibiting the effect of a certain chemical messenger, leukotriene which helps to reduce the inflammation in your airways.


    Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR Contraindication

    • Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to Doxofylline and Montelukast
    • It is contraindicated to use this medicine in patients with a history of acute myocardial infarction and hypotension


    Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR Side Effects

    • Headache
    • Insomnia
    • Diarrhea
    • Difficulty in urinating
    • Urinary retention
    • Nausea
    • Vomiting


    FAQs for Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR

    • Is the Freefil M 400mg/10mg tablet SR effective?

    Yes, the use of this medicine is considered as effective if you have taken the medicine as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor

    • Can I stop taking the Freefil M 400mg/10mg tablet SR if I start feeling better?

    No, you should not stop taking this medicine even if you feel better without consulting with your doctor because you may experience withdrawal symptoms like irritability, sweating, and diarrhea

    • Can Freefil M 400mg/10mg tablet SR cause weird dreams?

    Yes, the use of this medicine may cause nightmares, sleeplessness, and sleepwalking. So, kindly consult with your doctor if these symptoms prolong for long period.


    Precautions and general warning of Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR

    Alcohol

    It is considered unsafe to consume alcohol while taking this medication. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Driving or operating machinery

    It is considered unsafe to drive while you are receiving this medicine because the use of this medicine may affect your ability to drive. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Pregnancy

    Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients during pregnancy. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Breast Feeding

    It is considered safe to use this medicine during breastfeeding because it does not excrete via breast milk. Kindly consult with your doctor

    Kidney Problem

    Limited information is available regarding the use of this medicine in patients with a history of kidney problems. Kindly consult with your doctor.

    Liver Disease

    The therapy should be used with caution in patients with liver impairment. The use of this medicine required dose modification. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    How to Take Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR

    The tablet is taken orally with or without food. You should not chew, cut or crush the tablet. Take this medicine as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Follow the direction mentioned within the label if you probably did not understand the appliance kindly ask your doctor or pharmacist to elucidate in detail. Do not withdraw the medicine when you feel better kindly complete the course of treatment to avoid reoccurrence.


    Use of Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR in Adult

    It is considered to be safe to use this medicine in an adult patient if the medicine is prescribed by a doctor. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR in children

    Safety and efficacy were not established in children who are below 18 years old. Kindly consult with your doctor.


    Use of Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR in Elderly Patients

    Freefil M 400mg/10mg tablet SR should be used with caution in patients in an elderly age group, which leads to developing further medical problems, leads to worsening the patient's health conditions. Kindly consult with your doctor. Dose modification or replacement is required based on the medical conditions of the patient.


    Other general warnings

    • The use of this medicine may cause neuropsychiatric events including agitation, aggressive, depression, disturbance in attention, insomnia, irritability, memory impairment, suicidal thinking, and behavior
    • Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with phenylketonuria
    • Inhaled corticosteroids may be reduced gradually
    • Doxofylline clearance may decrease in patients who are with congestive heart failure, acute pulmonary edema, hepatic disease, hypothyroidism, cirrhosis, and fever.
    • Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with hyperthyroidism, cardiac arrhythmia, seizure clearance, and cystic fibrosis


    Talk to your doctor if

    • You have a history of liver disease
    • You are not responding to the treatment
    • You have experienced any allergic reactions like rashes and itching
    • You have a history of heart attack


    General instructions

    Doxofylline 400mg and Montelukast 10mg are a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and allergic symptoms such as sneezing, and runny nose. The combination of this medicine produces its action by relaxing the muscles of your air passages, thus it widening them and makes you breathe easier.


    Drug Interaction of Freefil M 400mg/10mg Tablet SR

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    Apalutamide + Montelukast

    Use alternative drugs because the use of apalutamide will decrease the effect of montelukast by affecting the hepatic or intestinal enzyme metabolism.

    Cannabidiol + Montelukast

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of cannabidiol will increase the effect of montelukast by decreasing its metabolism

    Dronedarone + Montelukast

    The use of dronedarone will increase the effect of montelukast by affecting its hepatic and intestinal enzyme

    Alpelisib + Montelukast

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of alpelisib will decrease the effect of montelukast by pharmacodynamic synergism

    Dipyridamole + Doxofylline

    It is contraindicated to use this medicine because the use of Doxofylline decreases the effect of dipyridamole by pharmacodynamic antagonism

    abametapir + Doxofylline

    Use alternative drugs because the use of abametpir will increase the effect of Doxofylline by affecting its hepatic and intestinal enzymes

    allopurinol + Doxofylline

    Use alternative drugs because the use of allopurinol increases the effect of Doxofylline by decreasing its metabolism

    Carbamazepine + Doxofylline

    Use alternative drugs because the use of Doxofylline decreases the effect of carbamazepine by increasing its metabolism

    Dichlorphenamide + Doxofylline

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the combination of this medicine decreases the serum potassium

    Methimazole + Doxofylline

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of methimazole increases the effect of Doxofylline by decreasing its metabolism

    Drug-Food Interaction

    Caffeine

    The use of this medicine along with caffeine may alter the blood level of this medicine and increase the side effects of Doxofylline which cause nausea, vomiting, insomnia, tremors, restlessness, uneven heartbeats, and seizure.

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    Neuropsychiatric disorders + Montelukast

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of this medicine is associated with neuropsychiatric events

    Liver disorder + Montelukast

    Therapy should be administered with caution because the use of this medicine may cause cholestatic hepatitis, hepatocellular liver-injury

    Pulmonary disorders + Montelukast

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with a history of pulmonary disorders because the patients with asthma are on therapy with this medicine with eosinophilia.

    Peptic ulcer diseases + Doxofylline

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with active ulcer disease because the use of this medicine stimulates peptic acid secretion

    Renal dysfunction + Doxofylline

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with impaired kidney function because the use of this medicine increases the risk of renal toxicity

    Gastroesophageal reflux disease + Doxofylline

    Therapy should be administered with caution in patients with gastroesophageal reflux because the use of this medicine may increase gastric acidity and relax the lower esophageal sphincter


    Over Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor don’t overdose on the medicine. If you have taken an overdose on this medicine immediately meet the doctor and rush to the nearby hospital.


    Missed Dose

    Take the medicine as directed by the doctor. Do not skip the medicine, if you forgot to take the medicine or missed the dose. It is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Don’t take the extra dose take the regular dose immediately. Don’t use the two-dose at one time (Double Dose).


    Storage and Disposal

    • Stored at 10-30°C room temperature.
    • Protect from light and heat.
    • Keep away from children and pets. Otherwise, it becomes toxic to them.
    • Disposed of properly in a suitable bag.


    Fast Tag

    • Freefil M 400mg/10mg tablet SR contains Doxofylline 400mg and Montelukast 10mg is a combination of two medicines used in the treatment of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and allergic symptoms.
    • The combination of this medicine produces its action by relaxing the muscles of your air passages, thus it widening them and makes you breathe easier.
    • Do not drink alcohol while you are receiving this medicine
    • Take this medicine 2 hours before exercising if you have exercise-induced asthma
    • Kindly discontinue the medicine without consulting with your doctor
    • Kindly inform your doctor if you have a history of liver, kidney, or heart disease.