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Ventidox DL Tablet
Manufactured byMANKIND PHARMACEUTICALS LTD
ContainsMontelukast (10 mg) + Desloratidine (5 mg)
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Description
Ventidox DL Tablet is a combination of Montelukast and Desloratadine. This medicine is used to relieve allergy symptoms like runny nose, sneezing, redness of your nose, watery eyes, itching, rash etc. It stops the action of a natural substance called histamine produced in your body during an allergic reaction.
Ventidox DL Tablet may show some side effects like dry mouth, sore throat, muscle pain, drowsiness and tiredness. Do not drive vehicles or operate machines that require high mental alertness after taking this medicine. If you notice any severe side effects, consult your doctor immediately.
Ventidox DL Tablet can be taken with or without food. The dose and duration will be prescribed by your doctor. For the ease of remembering, take this medicine around the same time every day. Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. Abrupt discontinuation may worsen your condition.
Ventidox DL Tablet may interact with the action of other medicines. Inform your doctor about any other health issues like liver, kidney, heart troubles or if you are undergoing any medical treatment before taking this medicine. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
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Substitutes
List of substitutes for Ventidox DL Tablet
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for Ventidox DL Tablet
Headache
Stomach pain
Dry mouth
Sore throat
Muscle pain
Fever
Pain in the ears
Drowsiness
Tiredness
Diarrhoea
Uses of Ventidox DL Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Allergic rhinitis
Allergic rhinitis or hay fever is a common condition that occurs as part of the body’s way of responding to external factors like allergens. The body's defence system (immune system) produces a response by releasing antibodies to the allergens or foreign substances. Allergens are usually harmless and may cause a minimal allergic response in your body. Ventidox DL Tablet is used to treat symptoms of hay fever such as sneezing, runny nose, redness, itching, and watery eyes.
Concerns
Commonly asked questions
How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
The amount of time required for Ventidox DL Tablet to show its action is not clinically known.How long do the effects of this medicine last?
The amount of time for which Ventidox DL Tablet remains active in your body is not clinically established.Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while you are on treatment with Ventidox DL Tablet due to the increased risk of side effects such as liver damage, drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty in concentrating, etc.Is this a habit forming medicine?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Ventidox DL Tablet.Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
Ventidox DL Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you are pregnant.Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
Ventidox DL Tablet can pass into breastmilk. Thus, you should only take this medication if your doctor has prescribed it.
Allergy
Avoid taking Ventidox DL Tablet if you are previously allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling of the face/tongue/throat, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
Ventidox DL Tablet is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Consult your doctor before taking the medicine if you are pregnant.
Breast-feeding
Ventidox DL Tablet can pass into breastmilk. Thus, you should only take this medication if your doctor has prescribed it.
General warnings
Behaviour and mood changes
Ventidox DL Tablet may cause changes in behaviour and mood. If you experience any symptoms like agitation, irritability, anxiety, unusual dreams, suicidal thoughts, etc. inform the doctor immediately.
Phenylketonuria
Phenylketonuria is an inherited condition that leads to the buildup of a substance called Phenylalanine in your blood. Ventidox DL Tablet should be used with caution if you have phenylketonuria because some components of this medicine may cause severe side effects.
Kidney impairment
Ventidox DL Tablet should be used with caution if you have a known history of kidney impairment due to the increased risk of worsening the condition.
Driving or operating machinery
Ventidox DL Tablet may cause symptoms such as drowsiness or dizziness. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving vehicles or operating heavy machines if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Missed Dose
If you missed a dose of Ventidox DL Tablet at a given time, then take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Never take more than the prescribed dose of Ventidox DL Tablet. If you suspect that you might have taken an overdose of this medicine, go to the emergency department of your local hospital.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
N/A
Instructions
Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while you are on treatment with Ventidox DL Tablet due to the increased risk of side effects such as liver damage, drowsiness, dizziness, difficulty in concentrating, etc.
Interaction with Medicine
Carbamazepine
Phenytoin
Phenobarbital
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
Ventidox DL Tablet should be used with caution if you have severe liver damages. Using it while your liver is already damaged will lead to cholestatic hepatitis [a condition in which the flow of bile (digestive fluid) from the liver stops or slows] and liver injury.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Skin allergy test
Inform your doctor about Ventidox DL Tablet before undergoing a skin allergy test. This medicine may interfere with the results of this test; hence, your doctor may advise you to discontinue the use of this medicine at least 2 to 4 days before undergoing this test.
Take Ventidox DL Tablet with or without food.
Do not take in larger or smaller amounts than advised/prescribed.
Consult your doctor if you experience any side effects.
Ensure that the course of treatment is completed.
Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Stop taking Ventidox DL Tablet at least three days before an allergy test, since it may affect the findings.
Ventidox DL Tablet can cause mouth dryness.
Maintain good oral hygiene, increase your water intake and consume sugarless candy to avoid dry mouth.
Miscelleneous
How it works
Ventidox DL Tablet is a combination of Montelukast and Desloratadine. Montelukast acts by blocking the response of certain specific chemicals that cause allergic responses in your body. This reduces swelling in your air passage and improves symptoms.
Desloratadine works by reducing a chemical substance called histamine in your body that is responsible for causing runny nose, watery eyes and sneezing.
Legal Status
Classification
Category
Leukotriene modifiers, Antihistamines
Schedule
Schedule H
Drugs, H., 2021. Desloratadine: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 14 September 2021].
Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Montelukast 10 mg film coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 18 August 2021].
Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Montelukast. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 18 August 2021].
Medicines.org.uk. 2021. Desloratadine 5 mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc). [online] Available at: < [Accessed 14 September 2021].
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Information on this page was last updated on 20 Sep 2021
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