Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of asthma. It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet is taken 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 upset, restlessness, headache, tremor, muscle cramp, and palpitations. 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 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 dizziness.
Before taking this medicine, 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.
Asthma is a condition in which your airways become narrow and as a result, breathing becomes difficult. Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet helps in easy breathing by widening your airways. It also gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing. Regular exercise and yoga can help improve the symptoms of asthma in the long term, in addition to improving overall health.
Side effects of Ventil Forte Tablet
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
Common side effects of Ventil Forte
Nausea
Tremors
Headache
Palpitations
Muscle cramp
Throat irritation
Respiratory tract infection
Respiratory tract inflammation
Cough
Arrhythmia (irregular heartbeats)
Tachycardia
Dizziness
Decreased potassium level in blood
Nervousness
Weakness
Irritability
Drowsiness
Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
Difficulty in urination
How to use Ventil Forte Tablet
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. Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet is to be taken on an empty stomach. Avoid Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet with caffeine and chocolate as well as food containing caffeine and chocolate such as tea leaves, cocoa beans.
How Ventil Forte Tablet works
Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines:.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant. Avoiding breastfeeding for 2-4 hours after Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet can further decrease the exposure of medicine to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive. Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg 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.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Ventil Forte Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet, 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.
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You have been prescribed Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet for the treatment of asthma.
It should be taken at the same time each day, preferably in the evening after food.
It does not work right away and should not be used to relieve sudden breathing problems. Always keep a fast-acting (rescue) inhaler with you.
Your doctor may get regular blood tests done to make sure that you are taking the right dose.
Your doctor may regularly monitor your blood potassium levels. Inform your doctor if you notice muscle twitching or weakness, or an irregular heartbeat.
Do not stop taking the medicine without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
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Patient concerns
Dry scaling Psoriasis (10 years); asthma 3 years.; obesity I have been on folitrax 7.5 mg x 2 once a week for the last 8 years. I also take folvite 50 daily. The breathing difficulty is recent. I am on seroflo inhaler twice a day and tiate once a day. There is no change in the psoriasis but the asthma is getting worse.
Dr. Atul Jain
Dermatology
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Can I stop taking Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet. If you stop taking Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet, your symptoms may come back and may lead to serious complications. Take your medicine as advised by your doctor.
Will a higher than the recommended dose of Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet be more effective?
No, taking a higher than the recommended dose may not be more effective, rather it may increase the chances of having serious side effects and toxicity. If the recommended dosage does not relieve your symptoms or there is an increased severity of your symptoms, please consult your doctor.
Are there any foods which I should avoid while taking Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet?
Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet contains theophylline. Avoid drinking or eating foods rich in caffeine like coffee, tea, cocoa and chocolate. These food items may increase the side effects caused by theophylline.
What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Ventil Forte 4mg/200mg Tablet?
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.
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