Theophylline, ephedrine and hydroxyzine - thee-OFF-i-lin, e-FED-rin and hye-DROX-i-zeen combination drug is using to treat or prevent the symptoms of asthma or to treat chronic bronchitis and emphysema. This drug relieves cough, wheezing, shortness of breath and troubled breathing. It works by opening up the bronchial tubes - air passages of the lungs and increasing the flow of air through them.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage forms:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
† Not commercially available in Canada.