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 Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ventophylin is used -

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache

Common

Upset stomach
Restlessness

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 about 6 years ago

What is Ventophylin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Ventophylin is a brand name of doxofylline and it is available in the form of a tablet and syrup. It is a derivative of methylxanthine and belongs to the class of drug known as bronchodilators. Ventophylin is a prescription drug which is used for relief of bronchospasm in bronchial asthma, COPD, and pulmonary disease.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Ventophylin on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

No, Ventophylin should not be discontinued without doctors advice even when you start feeling well. You are advised to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

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 about 6 years ago

How to take Ventophylin?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Take Ventophylin 2-3 times a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of medicine from the gut. Precautions must be taken in patients with renal (kidney) & hepatic (liver) dysfunction, peptic ulcer, hypothyroidism, and cardiac disease.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Ventophylin safe to use?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Ventophylin is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as irritability, epigastric pain, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.