FDA label
What is theophylline used for?
The FDA-approved uses of theophylline, quoted from the Indications and Usage section of its DailyMed label.
Source: DailyMed SPL label file dated 2026-10-23. Publisher page
The FDA label says: “Theophylline is indicated for the treatment of the symptoms and reversible airflow obstruction associated with chronic asthma and other chronic lung diseases, e.g., emphysema and chronic bronchitis.”
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Theophylline, tablet, extended release
Indications and Usage, quoted from the label by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA (ANDA090355). Cross-references to other label sections are left out.
Theophylline is indicated for the treatment of the symptoms and reversible airflow obstruction associated with chronic asthma and other chronic lung diseases, e.g., emphysema and chronic bronchitis.
Source: DailyMed label, set id 56fc2167-ceb6-4e3e-8ff7-5e400dfbd533, version 10, effective January 29, 2026. NDC 68462-356, one of 35 listings for this product.
Questions
What is theophylline used for?
The FDA label says: “Theophylline is indicated for the treatment of the symptoms and reversible airflow obstruction associated with chronic asthma and other chronic lung diseases, e.g., emphysema and chronic bronchitis.”
What drug class is theophylline?
FDA lists theophylline in the Methylxanthine established pharmacologic class.
Does this page cover off-label uses or dosing?
No. This page shows only the Indications and Usage section of the FDA label. Ask a pharmacist or prescriber about dosing.