Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Ventilate 2mg/8mg Tablet
Description:
Ventilate 2mg/8mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of cough. It thins mucus in the nose, windpipe and lungs, making it easier to cough out. It also provides relief from runny nose, sneezing, itching, and watery eyes.
Ventilate 2mg/8mg Tablet 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, indigestion, bloating, diarrhea, headache, palpitations, sweating, tremor, muscle cramps, skin rash, 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. 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. Earlier taking this medicine, you should tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. You should also tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you.
Directions For Use:
Ordinary side effects of Ventilate
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Palpitations
- Tremors
- Muscle cramp
- Throat irritation
- Respiratory tract infection
- Respiratory tract inflammation
- Cough
- Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
- Tachycardia
- Decreased potassium level in blood
- Tenseness
- Weakness
- Irritability
- Drowsiness
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Challengingy in urination
Side Effects:
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Warning & Precautions:
AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ventilate 2mg/8mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Ventilate 2mg/8mg 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 Ventilate 2mg/8mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Ventilate 2mg/8mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Ventilate 2mg/8mg Tablet may cause side effects such as dizziness, increased or uneven heart rate, muscle cramps or muscle pain. This may affect your ability to drive.
Ventilate 2mg/8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ventilate 2mg/8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Ventilate 2mg/8mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease.
Ventilate 2mg/8mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ventilate 2mg/8mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Ventilate 2mg/8mg Tablet in patients with liver disease.
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