Asthma

In Asthma Asthma is a condition in which your airways become narrow and as a result breathing becomes difficult. Minvcast-FX Tablet SR works by relaxing the muscles of the airways and widens it. It also gives relief from congestion or stuffiness by loosening mucus and helping to cough out. This makes you breathe easy and gives relief from symptoms such as tightness in your chest shortness of breath wheezing and coughing. Regular exercise and yoga can help improve the symptoms of asthma in the long term in addition to improving overall health.

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. Minvcast-FX Tablet SR may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Minvcast-FX Tablet SR is a combination medicine used in the prevention of asthma. It relieves allergy symptoms such as runny nose stuffy nose sneezing watery eyes and congestion or stuffiness. It also helps in relaxing the muscles of the air passages thus widening it and making it easier to breathe.Minvcast-FX Tablet SR is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your healthcare team know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect or be affected by this medicine.The most common side effects are nausea vomiting stomach pain diarrhea skin rash itching breathing difficulty and headache. Most of these are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects. This medicine may cause dizziness and sleepiness so do not drive or do anything that requires mental focus until you know how this medicine affects you. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking this medicine as it can worsen your sleepiness.Before taking it you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases so that your doctor can prescribe a suitable dose for you. You should also tell your doctor if you are pregnant planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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. Minvcast-FX Tablet SR may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CAUTION <p> Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Minvcast-FX Tablet SR. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Minvcast-FX Tablet SR may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Minvcast-FX Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : UNSAFE <p> Minvcast-FX Tablet SR may decrease alertness affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. | - Kidney : CAUTION <p> Minvcast-FX Tablet SR should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Minvcast-FX Tablet SR may be needed. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Minvcast-FX Tablet SR is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Minvcast-FX Tablet SR may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Minvcast-FX Tablet SR take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: RESPIRATORY

Asthma

Nausea | Vomiting | Diarrhea | Rash | Increased white blood cell count | Increased transaminase level in blood | Upper respiratory tract infection | Constipation | Abdominal discomfort | Abdominal distension | Heartburn | Loss of appetite | Esophageal bleeding | Nasal inflammation

CAUTION

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

UNSAFE

CAUTION

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Q. What should be avoided while taking Minvcast-FX Tablet SR?::: Do not take it with any fruit juices (such as apple orange or grapefruit) as they might make the drug less effective. Avoid drinking alcohol while taking Minvcast-FX Tablet SR. Drinking alcohol will increase the severity of drowsiness or sleepiness caused by Minvcast-FX Tablet SR.| Q. Can I stop Minvcast-FX Tablet SR when my symptoms are relieved?::: No Minvcast-FX Tablet SR should be continued as advised by the doctor. If you experience any problem due to the use of Minvcast-FX Tablet SR inform your doctor.| Q. Can the use of Minvcast-FX Tablet SR cause dizziness?::: Yes the use of Minvcast-FX Tablet SR can cause dizziness (feeling faint weak unsteady or lightheaded) in some patients. If you feel dizzy or lightheaded it is better to rest for some time and resume once you feel better.| Q. Will a higher than the recommended dose of Minvcast-FX Tablet SR be more effective?::: No taking a higher than the recommended dose of Minvcast-FX Tablet SR will not make it more effective rather it can lead to increased side effects. If the symptoms are getting worse please consult the doctor for re-evaluation.| Q. What are the instructions for the storage and disposal of Minvcast-FX Tablet SR?::: Keep this medicine in the container it came in tightly closed. Store it according to the instructions mentioned on the pack or label. Dispose of the unused medicine. Make sure it is not consumed by pets children and other people.