THEOBID vs THEOPHYLLINE

Independent side-by-side comparison.

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated June 7, 2026·How we rate

Attribute	THEOBID	THEOPHYLLINE
Rating	New	New
Pharmacy pays	$0.86 /mL	$0.86 /mL
Type	RX	RX
Active ingredient	THEOPHYLLINE	THEOPHYLLINE
Manufacturer	Whitby	Able
Dosage forms	Capsule, extended release	Solution, Tablet, extended release
Drug class	Methylxanthine	Methylxanthine
Boxed warning	None	None
Half-life	about 8.7 hours on average (range roughly 6 to 13 hours) in otherwise healthy non-smoking adults 16-60 years	about 8.7 hours on average (range roughly 6 to 13 hours) in otherwise healthy non-smoking adults 16-60 years
Treats	Apnea, Asthma, Bradycardia	Apnea, Asthma, Bradycardia

theobid theophylline

Rating

New

Pharmacy pays

$0.86 /mL

Type

Active ingredient

THEOPHYLLINE

Manufacturer

Whitby

Able

Dosage forms

Capsule, extended release

Solution, Tablet, extended release

Drug class

Methylxanthine

Boxed warning

None

Half-life

about 8.7 hours on average (range roughly 6 to 13 hours) in otherwise healthy non-smoking adults 16-60 years

Treats

Apnea, Asthma, Bradycardia

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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Theobid or Theophylline?

Pharmacies pay about the same to acquire either one — roughly $0.86 per ml, per the CMS NADAC survey. That is not what you will be charged: your price is set by your insurer and the pharmacy, not by what the drug cost them.

What is the difference between Theobid and Theophylline?

Both Theobid and Theophylline share the active ingredient Theophylline.

Ratings are based on FDA regulatory (recall-safety) data. This comparison is for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional before choosing or switching a medication.