Xanilax SR 200 Tablet
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Product introduction
Xanilax SR 200 Tablet is used to treat and prevent symptoms of asthma, bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (a lung disorder in which flow of air to the lung is blocked). It helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages, thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.
Xanilax SR 200 Tablet is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
Xanilax SR 200 Tablet is used to treat breathing difficulty due to asthma or heart failure
Uses of Xanilax Tablet SR
- Treatment of Asthma
- Treatment of Bronchitis
- Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Benefits of Xanilax Tablet SR
In Treatment of Asthma
Xanilax SR 200 Tablet can help prevent the onset of an asthma attack if it is taken before exercise or exposure to some “triggers”. These may include house dust, pollen, pets and cigarette smoke. This medicine will allow you to exercise more freely without worrying about getting symptoms such as wheezing, coughing and shortness of breath. It allows you to live your life more freely without worrying so much about things that set off your symptoms.
In Treatment of Bronchitis
Bronchitis leads to chest congestion and wheezing. Xanilax SR 200 Tablet relieves symptoms of bronchitis by clearing congestion and relaxing airways.
In Treatment of Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Xanilax SR 200 Tablet helps the airways in your lungs stay open. It relaxes the muscles of these airways. This makes it easier for air to get in and out. It will relieve symptoms such as tightness in your chest, shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing and help you carry out your daily activities more easily. This medicine is safe and effective. It usually starts to work within a few minutes and the effects can last up to several hours. Do not stop using it unless you are advised to by your doctor.
Side effects of Xanilax Tablet SR
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 Xanilax
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Drowsiness
- Heartburn
- Increased white blood cell count
- Loss of appetite
- Rash
- Itching
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal discomfort
- Abdominal distension
- Esophageal bleeding
- Red spots or bumps
- Breathing problems
- High white blood cell count
- Nasal inflammation
How to use Xanilax Tablet SR
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. Xanilax SR 200 Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Xanilax SR 200 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Xanilax SR 200 Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Xanilax SR 200 Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
SAFE
Xanilax SR 200 Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Xanilax SR 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Xanilax SR 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Xanilax SR 200 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Xanilax SR 200 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Xanilax SR 200 Tablet
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Xanilax SR 200 Tablet for prevention and treatment of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
- 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 take regular blood test to monitor potassium level and the level of this medicine in your body.
- Notify your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney, liver or heart disease, or if you have a smoking history. Your dose may need to be adjusted.
- Do not discontinue use without consulting your doctor, even if you feel better.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Xanthinic Derivatives
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
RESPIRATORY
Action Class
Theophylline & its derivatives
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Xanilax SR 200 Tablet
Once A Day
90%
Twice A Day
10%
What are you using Xanilax Tablet SR for?
Cough
75%
Others
25%
How much was the improvement?
Poor
67%
Average
33%
What were the side-effects while using Xanilax SR 200 Tablet?
Nausea
20%
Drowsiness
20%
Gastrointesti*
20%
Vomiting
20%
Abdominal pai*
20%
*Gastrointestinal discomfort, Abdominal pain
How do you take Xanilax Tablet SR?
With food
100%
Please rate Xanilax SR 200 Tablet on price
Expensive
50%
Not Expensive
33%
Average
17%
FAQs
Does birth control pills have any effect on Xanilax SR 200 Tablet?
If you are taking birth control pills, dose of Xanilax SR 200 Tablet need to be reduced as birth control pills may interfere with clearance of Xanilax SR 200 Tablet, increasing its levels and chances of side effects.
How should Xanilax SR 200 Tablet be taken?
Xanilax SR 200 Tablet should be taken strictly as advised by the doctor. To avoid an upset stomach it should be taken with food.
Is it okay to take furosemide along with Xanilax SR 200 Tablet?
One should take proper caution if you are taking furosemide along with Xanilax SR 200 Tablet. This is because the combined use of these medicines may decrease the levels of potassium. Hence, regular monitoring of potassium levels is required.
When should Xanilax SR 200 Tablet be avoided?
Xanilax SR 200 Tablet should be avoided in patients who are allergic to ambroxol, Xanilax SR 200 Tablet, or theophylline. Along with that, patients suffering from low blood pressure, irregular heart beats or rhythm or history of heart attack, liver disease or kidney disorder should avoid taking Xanilax SR 200 Tablet.
Is Xanilax SR 200 Tablet the same as theophylline?
Xanilax SR 200 Tablet comprises of theophylline-7 acetate and ambroxol which makes it effective in making the mucus more fluid and clearing the airways easily, thereby making breathing easier. This effect of Xanilax SR 200 Tablet works as an added advantage over theophylline. Moreover, it also reduces the need for other medicine used to treat asthma, like salbutamol.
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