The production of theophylline nanoparticles by RESS-SC was examined.
The availability of l-menthol or vanillin as a solid cosolvent was examined.
l-Menthol was unsuitable for a solid cosolvent in the present conditions.
Theophylline nanoparticles were obtained by use of vanillin as a solid cosolvent.
Particle collection conditions have negligible effects on the particle sizes.