DEA schedule
Is theophylline a controlled substance?
Federal schedule for theophylline from the FDA NDC directory, checked against the DEA controlled substances list.
Source: FDA NDC Directory file dated 2026-10-22. Publisher page
No. Theophylline is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and theophylline is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
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Schedule check
| Source | What it lists |
|---|---|
| FDA NDC directory | 51 prescription listings from 26 labelers, none with a DEA schedule |
| DEA controlled substances list | theophylline is not on the list |
Theophylline NDC listings
| NDC | Product | Form | Strength | Labeler | DEA schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52244-100 | Theo-24 | capsule, extended release | 100 mg/1 | ENDO USA, Inc. | None |
| 52244-200 | Theo-24 | capsule, extended release | 200 mg/1 | ENDO USA, Inc. | None |
| 52244-300 | Theo-24 | capsule, extended release | 300 mg/1 | ENDO USA, Inc. | None |
| 52244-400 | Theo-24 | capsule, extended release | 400 mg/1 | ENDO USA, Inc. | None |
| 0121-0820 | THEOPHYLLINE | solution | 80 mg/15mL | PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma | None |
| 0121-4820 | THEOPHYLLINE | solution | 80 mg/15mL | PAI Holdings, LLC dba PAI Pharma | None |
| 17856-0038 | Theophylline | solution | 80 mg/15mL | ATLANTIC BIOLOGICALS CORP. | None |
| 27808-033 | Theophylline | solution | 80 mg/15mL | Cranbury Pharmaceuticals, LLC | None |
| 62135-556 | Theophylline | solution | 80 mg/15mL | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 68999-556 | Theophylline | solution | 80 mg/15mL | Chartwell Governmental & Specialty RX, LLC. | None |
| 71335-2909 | Theophylline | solution | 80 mg/15mL | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 72162-2038 | Theophylline | solution | 80 mg/15mL | Bryant Ranch Prepack | None |
| 0480-3310 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 23155-741 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 27241-272 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Ajanta Pharma USA Inc. | None |
| 31722-077 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 42291-922 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | AvKARE | None |
| 46708-025 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 60219-2045 | theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 62135-457 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Chartwell RX, LLC | None |
| 62332-025 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 64380-243 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Strides Pharma Science Limited | None |
| 68462-721 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | None |
| 69315-226 | THEOPHYLLINE | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Leading Pharma, LLC | None |
| 69452-267 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Bionpharma Inc., | None |
| 70771-1782 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Zydus Lifesciences Limited | None |
| 72578-173 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Viona Pharmaceuticals Inc | None |
| 72789-441 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | PD-Rx Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 82638-105 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 300 mg/1 | Harman Finochem Limited | None |
| 51407-318 | Theophylline (Anhydrous) | tablet, extended release | 400 mg/1 | Golden State Medical Supply, Inc. | None |
| 68462-380 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 400 mg/1 | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA | None |
| 69367-414 | Theophylline (Anhydrous) | tablet, extended release | 400 mg/1 | Westminster Pharmaceuticals, LLC | None |
| 82804-941 | Theophylline (Anhydrous) | tablet, extended release | 400 mg/1 | Proficient Rx LP | None |
| 0480-3309 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 450 mg/1 | Teva Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 23155-742 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 450 mg/1 | Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. d/b/a Avet Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
| 27241-273 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 450 mg/1 | Ajanta Pharma USA Inc. | None |
| 31722-078 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 450 mg/1 | Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | None |
| 46708-026 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 450 mg/1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited | None |
| 60219-2046 | theophylline | tablet, extended release | 450 mg/1 | Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | None |
| 62332-026 | Theophylline | tablet, extended release | 450 mg/1 | Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc. | None |
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Questions
Is theophylline a controlled substance?
No. Theophylline is not a federally controlled substance. None of its FDA NDC listings carries a DEA schedule, and theophylline is not on the DEA controlled substances list.
Is theophylline a narcotic?
No. Theophylline is not on the DEA controlled substances list, so the DEA does not classify it as a narcotic. Its FDA established pharmacologic class is Methylxanthine.
Does this page cover state schedules?
No. This page reports the federal schedule only. Some states schedule drugs on their own; check your state board of pharmacy.