Ventophylin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ventophylin Benefits & Uses

Ventophylin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Asthma

Other Benefits

COPD

Ventophylin Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Asthma Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Ventophylin Related Warnings

Is the use of Ventophylin safe for pregnant women?

Ventophylin has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Ventophylin safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Ventophylin as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Ventophylin on the Kidneys?

Ventophylin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ventophylin on the Liver?

Ventophylin is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Ventophylin on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Ventophylin on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Ventophylin with Other Drugs

Ventophylin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Phenytoin

Mild

Rifampicin

Phenobarbital

Ventophylin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ventophylin unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Heart Disease
Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Ventophylin

Is this Ventophylin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Ventophylin has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Ventophylin can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Ventophylin only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Ventophylin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Ventophylin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ventophylin

You can take Ventophylin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ventophylin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ventophylin with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ventophylin

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Ventophylin?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Take Ventophylin as long as it is recommended by your doctor. Taking this drug beyond that period might not be good for you because it can lead to unintended side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Ventophylin an antibiotic?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Ventophylin is not an antibiotic. It contains doxofylline that belongs to the class of drugs called bronchodilator which is used to provide relief from bronchospasm mainly in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).

Question over 5 years ago

Can Ventophylin cause insomnia?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Rarely, Ventophylin causes insomnia (sleeplessness) if taken in high doses. It is known side effect of this drug. To tackle this your doctor may switch your medications or lower its dosage.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Ventophylin contain steroids?

Dr. Chirag Bhingradiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Ventophylin does not contains steroids. It contains doxofylline which belongs to the class of drugs known as bronchodilators.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Ventophylin work?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

Ventophylin contains doxofylline which is a bronchodilator. It works by inhibiting the phosphodiesterase enzyme that causes smooth muscle relaxation. This results in breathing easily during COPD and bronchial asthma. It has also an anti-inflammatory activity which exerts by reducing pleurisy (inflammation of pleura of lungs) induced by the inflammatory mediator. Hence in this way, Ventophylin provides relief to the patients from bronchospasm and breathing trouble in respiratory disorders.