Description
VENTDOX M Tablets (Doxofylline SR 400mg + Montelukast 10mg) – Dual-Action Respiratory Therapy
Category: Bronchodilator + Leukotriene Modulator Combination
Pack Size: 10 Tablets (Sustained-Release)
Active Ingredients:
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Doxofylline SR 400mg (Xanthine bronchodilator)
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Montelukast 10mg (Leukotriene receptor antagonist)
Key Benefits:
✔️ Dual-mechanism action for comprehensive asthma/COPD control
✔️ Sustained-release doxofylline for 24-hour bronchodilation
✔️ Montelukast prevents airway inflammation and bronchoconstriction
✔️ Reduced nighttime symptoms and exercise-induced asthma attacks
✔️ Lower side effect profile compared to theophylline combinations
Approved Uses:
• Bronchial asthma (maintenance treatment)
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Exercise-induced bronchoconstriction
• Allergic rhinitis with associated asthma
Dosage (Adults ≥15 years):
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1 tablet once daily in the evening
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Swallow whole with water (do not crush or chew)
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May be taken with or without food
Safety Information:
⚠️ Contraindications:
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Hypersensitivity to xanthine derivatives or montelukast
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Phenylketonuria (montelukast contains aspartame)
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Severe hepatic impairment
⚠️ Monitor For:
• Headache or dizziness (usually transient)
• Gastrointestinal discomfort
• Rare neuropsychiatric reactions (with montelukast)
Drug Interactions:
▲ Significant interactions:
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Phenobarbital/Rifampin (reduces montelukast efficacy)
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Fluoroquinolones (may increase doxofylline levels)
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High-fat meals (delay doxofylline absorption)
Storage Conditions:
• Store below 30°C in original packaging
• Protect from moisture and light
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