Ventirex-C Plus Syrup


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Unimarck Pharma India Ltd
Active Ingredient Ambroxol (30mg/5ml) + Desloratadine (2.5mg/5ml) + Guaifenesin (50mg/5ml) + Menthol (1mg/5ml)
Storage Store below 30°C
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassRESPIRATORY
User Rating4.3
User Reviews603

FAQ

Question
What if you forget to take Ventirex-C Plus?
If you miss a dose of Ventirex-C Plus, 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

Ventirex-C Plus Syrup Reviews

Ventirex-C Plus is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough with mucus. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs making it easier to cough out. It also relieves allergic symptoms like runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing and also relieves minor throat irritation.

Ventirex-C Plus 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 doctor 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, dryness in mouth, diarrhea, stomach discomfort, vomiting, fatigue, headache, and rash. 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. This medicine can also cause sleepiness, 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 make sleepiness worse.

Never support self-medication or recommend your medicine to another person. It is beneficial to have plenty of fluids while taking this medication. Before taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

How Ventirex-C Plus Syrup Works

Ventirex-C Plus is a combination of four medicines: Ambroxol, Desloratadine, Guaifenesin and Menthol which relieve cough with mucus.

How to Use Ventirex-C Plus 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. Ventirex-C Plus may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Ventirex-C Plus Syrup

  • In Cough with mucus: Ventirex-C Plus gives relief from cough with mucus. It helps to loosen thick mucus, making it easier to cough out. This makes breathing easy and reduces the frequency of coughing. Ventirex-C Plus also relieves allergy symptoms like itchy or watery eyes, sneezing and runny nose. Apart from this, it produces a sensation of coolness and relieves minor throat irritation. Ventirex-C Plus usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Along with medications, drink enough luke warm water and gargle with warm salt water to ease the symptoms.

Uses of Ventirex-C Plus Syrup

  • Cough with mucus

Ventirex-C Plus Syrup Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Alcohol  UNSAFE
Ventirex-C Plus may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ventirex-C Plus alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ventirex-C Plus 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.
Liver  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ventirex-C Plus is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ventirex-C Plus may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ventirex-C Plus is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ventirex-C Plus may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ventirex-C Plus during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

  • Ventirex-C Plus is prescribed to get relief from cough with mucus.
  • Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medications, e.g., anti-depressants.
  • If you are drowsy after taking Ventirex-C Plus, you should not drive or operate any machinery.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of stomach ulcers or asthma.
  • Ventirex-C Plus should not be given to kids.
  • Take exactly as directed by your doctor or on the label. Do not increase the dosage or take for longer than is recommended. Use a proper measuring cup or spoon to measure the dosage.
  • In general, most coughs do not last more than 2 weeks. If your cough does last longer than this then it's better to see your doctor.
  • Drink warm water to help loosen the congestion and lubricate your throat while you are taking this medication.

References

  1. Desloratadine. Whitehouse Station, New Jersey: Merck & Co., Inc.; 2001 [revised Apr. 2014].
  2. Drugs.com. Ambroxol.
  3. Drugs.com. Guaifenesin.
  4. Drugs.com. Menthol.

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