
Ventidox-Bro Tablet
Doxofylline (400mg) + Ambroxol (30mg)
by Mankind Pharma Ltd
strip of 10 tablets
About this medicine
Ventidox-Bro Tablet is used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which the flow of air to the lungs is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages and making it easier to breathe. Ventidox-Bro Tablet also thins and loosens mucus in the nose, windpipe, and lungs making it easier to cough out. It is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. The most common side effects are nausea, stomach upset, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, irritability, insomnia, and increased heart rate. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Uses
- Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Benefits
In Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Ventidox-Bro Tablet helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
How it works
Ventidox-Bro Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ventidox-Bro Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Ventidox-Bro Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pain/epigastric pain
- Headache
- Irritation
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
- Fast heart rate
- Extrasystoles
- Increased respiratory rate
Safety advice
- AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ventidox-Bro Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
- PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Ventidox-Bro Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
- Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- Information regarding the use of Ventidox-Bro Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
- DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
- It is not known whether Ventidox-Bro Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
- KidneyCAUTION
- Ventidox-Bro Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ventidox-Bro Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
- LiverCAUTION
- Ventidox-Bro Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ventidox-Bro Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose
If you miss a dose of Ventidox-Bro Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick facts
- Habit Forming
- No
- Therapeutic Class
- Respiratory
Product details
- Manufacturer
- Mankind Pharma Ltd
- Salt composition
- Doxofylline (400mg) + Ambroxol (30mg)
- Pack
- strip of 10 tablets
- Dosage form
- Tablet
- Storage
- Store below 30°C
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The content above is for information only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always consult a registered medical practitioner before starting, stopping or changing any medicine.