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Ventryl Expectorant

Manufactured byMICRO LABS LTD
ContainsAmbroxol (30 mg) + Guaifenesin (100 mg) + Terbutaline (2.5 mg)
66
60ML SYRUP

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Description

Ventryl Expectorant is a combination medicine that consists of Ambroxol, Guaifenesin and Terbutaline. It is used to relieve cough associated with bronchospasm (constriction of airways of lungs). It works by thinning the mucous and also relieves breathing difficulty by relaxing your airways. It also provides a cooling sensation and reduces irritation in your throat. Ventryl Expectorant shows side effects like nausea, vomiting, headache, weakness, etc. These symptoms may subside when your body adopts this medicine. Consult your doctor if these effects bother you. This medicine may cause dizziness or sleepiness, so avoid doing any activities that require mental focus like driving. Ventryl Expectorant can be taken with or without food as directed by your doctor. Take it every day at the same time as prescribed by your doctor. The dose and duration depend on the severity of your health condition. Do not stop using this medicine without consulting your doctor. Ventryl Expectorant is not recommended if you are previously allergic to it. Inform your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart problems. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes or hypothyroidism. Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or are breastfeeding.

Substitutes

List of substitutes for Ventryl Expectorant

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Ventryl Expectorant

Shakiness in the legs, arms, hands, or feet

Dizziness

Headache

Sweating

Muscle stiffness

Tingling

Irregular heartbeat

Chest discomfort

Shortness of breath

Drowsiness

Diarrhoea

Nausea or Vomiting

Stomach pain

Skin rash and itching

Uses of Ventryl Expectorant

What is it prescribed for?

Productive cough

A cough is a sudden response of the body when something irritates the throat or airways. A productive cough is a cough with mucous (a thick sticky fluid that gets accumulated in the throat and causes difficulties in breathing with irritation). Ventryl Expectorant helps in expelling the mucus out when you cough up and relieves from irritation.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The effect of Ventryl Expectorant can be observed within 60 minutes after taking it.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The time for which Ventryl Expectorant remains active in your body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported for Ventryl Expectorant.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Ventryl Expectorant is not recommended to be used in pregnancy as it may harm your developing foetus. However, Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    It is not known whether Ventryl Expectorant passes into breastmilk and may harm your baby. However, Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Allergy

Avoid using Ventryl Expectorant combination if you are previously allergic to it. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of serious allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulty, etc.

Gastric ulceration

Gastric ulcers are sores that develop in the lining of your stomach and intestine due to excess acid production. Avoid taking Ventryl Expectorant if you have gastric ulceration because it may worsen your health condition.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Ventryl Expectorant is not recommended to be used in pregnancy as it may harm your developing foetus. However, Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

It is not known whether Ventryl Expectorant passes into breastmilk and may harm your baby. However, Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

General warnings

Liver and/or kidney problems

Ventryl Expectorant should be used with caution if you have liver/kidney problems as it may cause serious side effects. Your doctor may monitor your liver/kidney functions if required, while on treatment with this medicine.

Hyperthyroidism

Use Ventryl Expectorant with caution if you have hyperthyroidism (high thyroid levels) as it can increase the risk of side effects and worsen your condition. Close monitoring of thyroid hormone levels may be required based on your condition. If you have thyroid disorders please consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Driving or Operating Machinery

Ventryl Expectorant may cause dizziness or drowsiness. Avoid driving a vehicle or operating machines after taking this medicine.

Cough suppressants

Avoid taking Ventryl Expectorant with any other cough suppressants since they show effectiveness through a different process in your body. Inform your doctor if you are taking any medicines.

Use in children

Do not use Ventryl Expectorant in children below 6 years of age without consulting your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you forget to take a dose of Ventryl Expectorant, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed dose.

Overdose

You should not take more than the prescribed dose of Ventryl Expectorant. In case of an overdose, seek immediate medical attention or contact your doctor.
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

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Escitalopram

Propranolol

Furosemide

Clozapine

Carvedilol

Amiodarone

Disease interactions

Cardiovascular disease

Use Ventryl Expectorant with extreme caution if you have heart problems as it increases the risk of severe side effects. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or may prescribe an alternative based on your health condition.

Diabetes

Use Ventryl Expectorant with caution as it may alter your blood glucose levels. Your doctor may monitor your blood glucose levels if necessary while on treatment with this medicine.

Seizures

Use Ventryl Expectorant with caution if you have seizures or fits because it can trigger or may worsen your condition. Your doctor may prescribe an alternative or adjust the dose of this medicine based on your health condition.

Hypokalemia

Use Ventryl Expectorant with caution if you have low potassium levels (hypokalemia) in your body, as it may increase the risk of side effects.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
Take Ventryl Expectorant as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food. Shake the bottle well before measuring the dose. Avoid taking more or less than the prescribed dose. Do not stop using it without consulting your doctor. Consult your doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Avoid taking Ventryl Expectorant with other cold and cough medicines. Avoid driving or operating machines after taking this medicine as it may affect your concentration.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Ambroxol promotes thinning of mucous in your nose, windpipe, and lungs, making it easier to cough out Guaifenesin reduces the thickness of mucus in your air passages. This makes it easier to cough up the mucous and clear the airways. Terbutaline relaxes your airway muscles and makes it easier to breathe.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Mucolytics, Expectorants, Bronchodilators

Schedule

Schedule H

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Terbutaline. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 7 May 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Terbutaline>

Pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov. 2021. Ambroxol. [online] Available at: < [Accessed 29 April 2021].

https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Ambroxol>

Drugs, H., 2021. Guaifenesin: MedlinePlus Drug Information. [online] Medlineplus.gov. Available at: < [Accessed 3 September 2021].

https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a682494.html>

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Information on this page was last updated on 6 Sep 2021

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66 
60ML SYRUP