How far apart should the doses be?
Always check with your doctor on to see when you should take your theophylline. A suggested guideline is to space it out evenly over a 24 hour period. For example: twice daily-every 12 hours; 3 times a day–every 8 hours. Sometimes the doctor will give a higher dose at one time (like bedtime) and a lower dose(s) the rest of the day. This is to give better coverage at the times a person may have the most trouble with symptoms. It is very important to take this medicine in the way that is prescribed by your doctor.
