Ventidox-Dl Tablet

This medication is composed of Desloratidine and Montelukast. It is commonly used for treating symptoms of allergy and hay fever such as red, itchy eyes, sneezing and runny nose. This tablet belongs to a class of medications known as antihistamines and leukotriene receptor antagonist.

You need to inform your doctor of the following conditions before taking the medication – allergic to any medications, problems in the liver or kidney, pregnancy or plans to become pregnant and whether you are taking dietary supplements or using herbal products.

• Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis

• Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

• Chronic Utricaria

• Watery Eyes

• Hives

• Allergy

• Hypersensitivity

• Nausea Or Vomiting

• Diarrhoea

• Dryness In Mouth

• Skin Rash

• Flu-Like Symptoms

• Fatigue

• Headache

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 24 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The effect of this medicine can be observed within an hour of administration.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine should be used in pregnant women only when the potential benefits outweigh the associated risks. Consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendencies were reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding owing to the risk of adverse effects on the infant. However, if it becomes necessary to use this medicine, then breastfeeding should be discontinued.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Ventidox-Dl Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Mondeslor Tablet

  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for the next scheduled dose, then the missed dose can be skipped.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Contact your doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.

This medicine selectively inhibits the peripheral H1 receptors thereby reducing the histamine levels in the body. It specifically acts on allergies caused in the skin, blood vessels and airways leading to the lung. Also, this drug selectively blocks the action of Leukotriene in the body.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Alcohol

  Alcohol

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

• Interaction with Lab Test

  Skin allergy test

  This medicine can interfere with the skin allergy test.

• Interaction with Disease

  Disease

  Information not available.

• Interaction with Food

  Food

  Information not available.

• Desloratadine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 May 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/rn/100643-71-8

• Desloratadine- DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2019 [Cited 23 May 2019]. Available from:

  https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00967

• Montelukast Sodium- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

  https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=ccbbf0d6-efd9-4fdd-9e7b-e3d293062609

• Montelukast- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 May 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/montelukast