Winkast DX Tablet SR

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Intra Life
Active Ingredient	Doxofylline (400mg) + Montelukast (10mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	RESPIRATORY
User Rating	4.4
User Reviews	702

FAQ

Will a higher than the recommended dosage of Winkast DX be more effective?

No, taking a higher than the recommended dose of Winkast DX will not make it more effective. Further, it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting worse, please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Winkast DX?

Keep this medicine in the container it came in, tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets, children and other people.

Will a higher than the recommended dosage of Winkast DX be more effective?

Can I stop Winkast DX when my symptoms are relieved?

No, Winkast DX should be continued as advised by the doctor. If you experience any problem due to Winkast DX, inform your doctor.

Can I stop Winkast DX when my symptoms are relieved?

No, Winkast DX should be continued as advised by the doctor. If you experience any problem due to Winkast DX, inform your doctor.

What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Winkast DX?

What if you forget to take Winkast DX?

If you miss a dose of Winkast DX, 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.

Winkast DX Tablet SR Reviews

Winkast DX is a combination medicine used to treat and prevent asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe. It also relieves allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, throat irritation, watery eyes, and congestion or stuffiness.

Winkast DX 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 pain, headache, insomnia, irritability, increased heart rate, and flu-like symptoms. 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 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.

How Winkast DX Tablet SR Works

Doxofylline and montelukast. Doxofylline is a bronchodilator. It works by relaxing the muscles in the airways and widens airways. Montelukast is a leukotriene antagonist which blocks the action of leukotriene, a chemical messenger. This reduces inflammation (swelling) in the airways to prevent asthma and relieve symptoms of allergies.

How to Use Winkast DX Tablet SR

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. Winkast DX may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.Avoid Winkast DX with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.

Winkast DX Tablet SR Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Winkast DX is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Alcohol ^CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Winkast DX. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^UNSAFE

Winkast DX may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Winkast DX in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Winkast DX should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Winkast DX may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Winkast DX in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Winkast DX during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

You have been prescribed Winkast DX for prevention and treatment of asthma.
Do not use it to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
Do not stop using it without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
Notify your doctor if you smoke or have an viral infection. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
It is relatively safe, with very few side effects.
Do not use it to relieve sudden breathing problems. Use your rescue inhaler to control sudden difficulty in breathing.
Take it at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
Do not stop using it without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
It is relatively safe, with very few side effects.
Notify your doctor if you smoke or have an viral infection. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
You have been prescribed Winkast DX for prevention and treatment of asthma.