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Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule

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Product introduction

Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called steroids. It is used to prevent and treat asthma. It prevents the cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing substances that cause inflammation of the airways. This widens the airways and makes breathing easier.

Many modern health problems involve inflammation. When the immune system goes into action, inflammation can get out of control and cause damage or pain. Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule is a chemical that can stop inflammation

Uses of Ventiflo Capsule

Benefits of Ventiflo Capsule

In Treatment and prevention of Asthma

Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule is a corticosteroid. It helps treat and prevent asthma by reducing the inflammation in the airways. This helps prevent asthma attacks and control symptoms like wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. It is an essential part of long-term asthma management, providing effective control and improved quality of life for asthma patients.

Side effects of Ventiflo Capsule

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 Ventiflo

  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Sinus infection
  • Throat irritation
  • Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
  • Voice change

How to use Ventiflo Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

How Ventiflo Capsule works

Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule is a steroid. It prevents the cells in the lungs and breathing passages from releasing chemical messengers that cause inflammation (swelling) of the airways. This makes breathing easier.

Safety advice

Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
No interaction found/established
Kidney
No interaction found/established
Liver
No interaction found/established

What if you forget to take Ventiflo Capsule?

If you miss a dose of Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule, use 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.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Glucocorticoids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Glucocorticoids

Patient concerns

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I am having asthama & need rotahealer sometime. how to reduce. I am swimming in the morning for one month. kindly advice.
Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora
Pulmonology
read more about asthma at: www.arohealth.com/bronchial asthma
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
You should visit md medicine for asthmaNo idea about asthma
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FAQs

How does Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule work?

Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule works by decreasing the inflammation caused by allergies. It reduces inflammation by blocking the release of certain natural substances that cause allergic symptoms such as swelling, redness and pain.

How long does Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule take to start working?

The time Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule requires to start working differs from person to person. However, you may get relief within 8 hours of starting Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule. It may even take several days before you see maximum benefits. In order to improve your symptoms faster, it is important to take the medicine regularly to gain maximum benefit from the medicine.

My friend developed a severe allergic reaction when she started Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule. Could it be due to Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule even though it is used for allergy purposes?

In very rare cases, Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule can cause serious allergic reactions such as rash, hives, breathing difficulty, swelling of the face, throat and tongue. It may also cause low blood pressure which may further cause lightheadedness and the patient may even faint. If these symptoms occur, you should immediately contact your doctor because such allergic reactions can be life threatening.

My brother developed chickenpox while using Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule. Can Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule be responsible for chickenpox? What should be done?

Yes, it could be possible. The reason being, Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule is a corticosteroid, which weakens the immune system of the body, making the body prone to infections such as chicken pox. You should immediately stop the medication and contact the doctor. The doctor may consider treating it with antiviral agents.

What is Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule? What is it used for?

Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule belongs to a group of medicines called steroids, also known as corticosteroids. Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule is used to treat various allergic skin conditions such as eczema and atopic dermatitis. Ventiflo 250mcg Capsule effectively reduces symptoms associated with such conditions such as swelling, itching and redness.

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Marketer details

Name: Kopran Ltd
Address: Parijat House, 1076, Dr. E. Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400 018, Maharashtra (India).
Country of origin: India

MRP
120
Inclusive of all taxes
20.0 capsules in 1 strip
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