Ventryl Expectorant 60 ml is a cough suppressant medicine. It is used to treat cough. It helps provides relief from cough associated with mucus, chest congestion, and stuffy nose caused due to common cold and flu. Coughing can be defined as the body's way of clearing irritants like allergens, mucus or smoke from the airways. Cough can be described as two types, namely: dry cough and wet cough. A dry cough is a non-productive cough that is tickly and doesn't produce any mucus. A wet cough (chesty cough) is a productive cough that produces mucous or sputum.
Ventryl Expectorant 60 ml is a combination medicine containing Ambroxol (mucolytic agent), Guaiphenesin (expectorant) and Terbutaline (bronchodilators). Ambroxol works by thinning and loosening phlegm (mucus) in the lungs, windpipe, and nose and thus helps to cough out phlegm easily. Guaiphenesin increases the fluid volume in the airways and helps to remove it from the airways. Terbutaline relaxes muscles and widens the airways. Thereby Ventryl Expectorant 60 ml makes breathing easier.
Ventryl Expectorant 60 ml may cause certain side effects in your child, such as nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhoea, tremors and stomach upset. These side effects do not require medical attention. However, if these side effects worsen, please consult your paediatrician. Ventryl Expectorant 60 ml should be given as advised by your doctor. Do not give more than the prescribed dose of medicine to your child. Ventryl Expectorant 60 ml can be given with or without food. The dose of the medicine will be decided by your paediatrician, depending on your child’s condition.
Ventryl Expectorant 60 ml is intended for paediatric use only. Avoid giving Ventryl Expectorant 60 ml to your child if he/she is allergic to any of the components present in the formulation. Keep your doctor informed about your child’s health condition, including his current medications and medical history, to rule out any side effects/interactions. Before administration, inform your paediatrician if your child has any liver or kidney disease.