Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg Syrup


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Caplet India Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient Etofylline (50mg) + Salbutamol (1mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.3
User Reviews432

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Ventex Ped Syrup?
If you miss a dose of Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg, 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.
Answer

Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg Syrup Reviews

Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg is a combination medicine used to treat asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.

Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg 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, vomiting, stomach upset, restlessness, tremors, headache, palpitations, muscle cramp, 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. It may cause sleepiness and dizziness, so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.

Before taking this medicine, 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.

How Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg Syrup Works

Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg is a combination of two medicines:.

How to Use Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg Syrup

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Measure it with a measuring cup and take it by mouth. Shake well before use. Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Benefits of Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg Syrup

  • In Treatment of Asthma: Asthma is a condition in which your airways become narrow and as a result, breathing becomes difficult. Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg helps in easy breathing by widening your airways. It also gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Regular exercise and yoga can help improve the symptoms of asthma in the long term, in addition to improving overall health.

Uses of Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg Syrup

  • Treatment of Asthma

Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg Syrup Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Breast feeding  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg 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.
Kidney  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  UNSAFE
Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.

Quick Tips

  • You have been prescribed Ventex Ped 50mg/1mg for the treatment of asthma.
  • Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
  • It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
  • Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
  • It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
  • Your doctor may regularly monitor your  blood potassium levels. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle twitching or weakness, or an irregular heartbeat.

References

  1. Pubchem. Etofylline.
  2. Salbutamol. Stockley Park West Uxbridge: Glaxo Wellcome UK Ltd.; 2005 [revised 5 Feb. 2015].
  3. ScienceDirect. Salbutamol/Albuterol.
  4. Drugs.com. Etofylline.

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