Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S belongs to the class of drugs called bronchodilators primarily used to prevent and treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Asthma is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. COPD is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes).

Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S contains Acebrophylline that works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S also acts as mucolytic (cough/sputum thinner) agent and helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways.

Take Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S as prescribed. Your doctor will recommend how often you take Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S based on your medical condition. Some people may experience diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, heartburn, stomach discomfort, skin rash or drowsiness. Most of these side effects of Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

If you are allergic to Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning or lasts longer than usual, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs indicating that your asthma is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S. Do not take Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S if you have heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats. Avoid taking Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S.

Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S is a bronchodilator and mucolytic (mucus thinner) agent that is used to treat symptoms of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases (COPD). Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S works by relaxing muscles and widening the airways of the lungs. Additionally, Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S helps in thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in lungs, windpipe and nose. Thereby, it helps to cough out easily and makes breathing easier by opening airways. Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S helps to prevent an asthma attack and exercise freely if it is taken before exercise.

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Heartburn
• Stomach discomfort
• Skin rash
• Drowsiness

If you are allergic to Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S or any other medicines, please tell your doctor. If your breathing worsens or you often wake up at night with asthma, experience chest tightness in the morning or lasts longer than usual, please consult a doctor immediately as these might be signs indicating that your asthma is not controlled properly and requires an alternate or additional treatment. Regular monitoring of potassium levels is recommended while taking Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S as it may cause low potassium levels in the blood. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, it is advised to inform your doctor before using Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S. Do not take Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S if you have heart rhythm disorder that causes fast heartbeats. Avoid taking Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S.

Drug-Drug Interaction: Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S may interact with water pills (furosemide), medicines used to treat gout (allopurinol), antacid (cimetidine), antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, erythromycin, amoxicillin, doxycycline), drugs used to lower high blood pressure (diltiazem, verapamil), heart-related medicines (isoprenaline), anthelmintic (thiabendazole),  corticosteroids (prednisone) and oral contraceptives (ethinylestradiol).

Drug-Food Interaction: Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S may interact with alcohol. Therefore, avoid intake of alcohol with Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S as it may increase drowsiness. Also, avoid or limit the intake of caffeine with Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S as it may cause side effects.

Drug-Disease Interaction: Avoid taking Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S if you have low blood pressure, irregular heartbeats, hemodynamic instability (unstable blood pressure), had a heart attack, kidney or liver diseases. If you have hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), irregular heartbeats, viral infections, heart failure, high blood pressure, fits, gastric or duodenal ulcers, heart diseases, kidney or liver insufficiency, inform your doctor before taking Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S

• FUROSEMIDE
• ALLOPURINOL
• CIMETIDINE
• CIPROFLOXACIN
• ERYTHROMYCIN
• AMOXICILLIN
• DILTIAZEM
• VERAPAMIL
• ISOPRENALINE
• DOXYCYCLINE
• PREDNISONE
• ETHINYLESTRADIOL
• THIABENDAZOLE

• Eat foods rich in potassium such as tomatoes, bananas, asparagus, oranges, potatoes, avocados, dark leafy greens and beetroots as potassium is important for lung function and a potassium deficiency may cause breathing problems.
• Drink plenty of fluids every day to thin mucus which makes it easier to cough out.
• Avoid foods such as cabbage, beans, garlic, onions, shrimp, pickled food, dried fruits, fried foods, carbonated drinks, wine, bottled lemon and lime juice as it may worsen asthma symptoms.
• Exercise regularly to strengthen your breathing muscles and boost your immune system. Learning breathing exercises will help you move more air in and out of your lungs.
• Do meditation, deep breathing, regular exercise and try progressive muscle relaxation techniques to get relief from stress and reduce the risk of an asthma attack.
• Quit smoking as it may reduce the effectiveness of the Venphylin-Sr 200Mg Tablet 10'S and irritate the lungs worsening breathing problem.

Asthma: It is a chronic (long-term) respiratory condition in which airways narrow, swell, and produce extra mucus, leading to difficulty in breathing. The symptoms of asthma include wheezing (whistling sound while breathing), shortness of breath, chest tightness and cough, especially at night. The symptoms of mild persistent asthma may occur more than 2 times in a week and up to 4 nights in a month whereas, in case of severe persistent asthma, the symptoms occur several times every day and most nights. The treatment for asthma includes medication, breathing exercises and self-care.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): It is a group of lung diseases with emphysema (shortness of breath) and chronic bronchitis (inflammation of the lining of bronchial tubes). The major cause of COPD is smoking tobacco. Also, long-term exposure to fumes and chemicals may lead to COPD. The symptoms include chronic cough, shortness of breath or wheezing (whistle sound while breathing).