Uniphyllin Continus

Uniphyllin Continus is an oral bronchodilator used as part of long-term asthma treatment and COPD management. It contains theophylline, a medicine that keeps the airways open and makes breathing feel less tight when taken regularly.

It is used for ongoing respiratory control rather than sudden flare-ups. Uniphyllin Continus tablets work steadily in the background to support airway opening and respiratory symptom management. If approved following an online consultation, Uniphyllin Continus tablets can be supplied through Pharmacy Planet as part of your chronic respiratory therapy plan.

Uniphyllin Continus is a prolonged-release tablet containing theophylline. It is designed for long-term treatment of asthma and chronic breathing conditions such as emphysema and chronic bronchitis. As the tablets release medicine slowly over 12 hours, they provide consistent airway control when taken twice daily.

Uniphyllin Continus tablets are not a rescue medicine for sudden breathing attacks and do not replace a fast-acting reliever inhaler.

Asthma and COPD symptoms often come from narrowed airways and ongoing inflammation. Uniphyllin Continus tablets work primarily by relaxing airway muscles. It does not replace inhaled corticosteroids, which remain the main treatment for controlling airway inflammation.

• Keeps the Airways Open — Theophylline relaxes the muscles around the airways, allowing air to move in and out more freely.
• Supports Ongoing Airway Control — As a prolonged-release tablet, Uniphyllin Continus maintains bronchodilator activity for up to 12 hours at a time.
• Supports Long-Term Symptom Control — When taken regularly, it reduces chest tightness and breathlessness linked to chronic respiratory conditions.

Uniphyllin Continus tablets are taken every 12 hours, ideally at the same times each day, to maintain steady airway opening and respiratory control.

Usual Dose (Adults):

• One tablet every 12 hours.
• Usual starting dose is 200 mg twice daily, which may be increased to 300 mg or 400 mg twice daily depending on response and blood test results.
• Swallow the tablets whole with water. Do not crush, chew, or break them, as this releases the full dose too quickly and can be dangerous.

If You Miss a Dose: Skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

Uniphyllin Continus tablets may be suitable if you:

• Have asthma that needs additional long-term bronchodilator treatment.
• Have COPD and require oral bronchodilator support as part of airway management.
• Need consistent respiratory care alongside inhaled treatments.

Uniphyllin Continus tablets may not be suitable if you:

• Are allergic to theophylline or aminophylline.
• Have been advised against theophylline due to heart rhythm problems.
• Are under 6 years of age or weigh less than 22 kg.
• Have active stomach or duodenal ulcers.
• Have severe or uncontrolled heart rhythm problems.

Like all medicines, Uniphyllin Continus can cause side effects, although not everyone experiences them.

Common Side Effects:

• Feeling sick
• Headache

Serious Side Effects:

• Fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat
• Severe restlessness, tremor, or seizures
• Vomiting blood or severe stomach pain
• Allergic reactions such as swelling, rash, or breathing difficulty

Seek urgent medical care if any serious symptoms occur.

People often choose Uniphyllin Continus tablets because they provide oral bronchodilator support for asthma treatment and COPD management. Common reasons include:

• Provide oral bronchodilator support alongside inhaled treatments.
• Offer prolonged airway opening with twice-daily dosing.
• Fit into long-term chronic respiratory therapy plans.
• Support long-term symptom control.

The ordering process at Pharmacy Planet is simple and secure:

1. Complete the online consultation and share your respiratory history, symptoms, and current medicines.
2. A UK-registered prescriber checks whether Uniphyllin Continus tablets are suitable.
3. If approved, your tablets are supplied as part of your ongoing respiratory care.