Acefylline (INN),[1] also known as 7-theophyllineacetic acid, is a stimulant drug of the xanthine chemical class. It acts as an adenosine receptor antagonist. It is combined with diphenhydramine in the pharmaceutical preparation etanautine to help offset diphenhydramine induced drowsiness.[2]

A silanol–mannuronic acid conjugate of acefylline, acefylline methylsilanol mannuronate (INCI; trade name Xantalgosil C) is marketed as a lipolytic phosphodiesterase inhibitor. It is used as an ingredient in cosmeceuticals for the treatment of cellulite and as a skin conditioner.[3][4]

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  1. ^ "International Nonproprietary Names for Pharmaceutical Substances (INN). Recommended International Nonproprietary Names (Rec. INN): List 21" (PDF). World Health Organization. Retrieved 29 December 2016.
  2. ^ Zuidema J (1978). "Biofarmaceutische en farmacokinetische aspecten van theofylline en acefylline". Thesis (doctoral)--Universiteit van Amsterdam. Archived from the original on 2016-12-30. Retrieved 2012-09-29. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ Biosil Technologies (2005). "Xantalgosil C® Datasheet" (PDF). Exsymol S.A.M. Retrieved 2022-01-20.
  4. ^ Winter, Ruth (2009-10-20). A Consumer's Dictionary of Cosmetic Ingredients (7th ed.). Harmony/Rodale. p. 42. ISBN 9780307459862.