What Is Aminophylline Cream Used For?

For over a decade, aminophylline creams have been used by those who want to reduce body fat. Below are some interesting facts about aminophylline, how it is used and its effectiveness as a fat-reduction treatment.

Aminophylline

• Aminophylline is a prescription drug used for treating breathing disorders caused by such conditions as asthma, chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is available in pill, liquid syrup and suppository form.

Aminophylline Cream

• Aminophylline cream is a weak solution of aminophylline in cream form that can be easily rubbed into the skin. It can be purchased without a prescription and is sold for the purpose of reducing fat and cellulite, particularly on the thighs. The Food and Drug Administration has not approved that use.

Cellulite

• Cellulite is a condition in which skin has a "lumpy" appearance due to fat pockets.

Does Aminophilline Cream Work?

• Study results are mixed, and some researchers and journalists have questioned the fat-reducing claims made by promoters of aminophylline creams. In any case, these creams do not reduce body fat as well as diet and exercise.

Where to Purchase

• There are many brands on the market, and you can purchase the cream online, in drugstores or in department stores. It is often called "thigh cream" or, if sold as a bodybuilding aid, as "cutting gel."