Windose Tablet

Composition of Windose Tablet

Windose Tablet contains Kalmegh Dry Extract (100mg). It belongs to the Vitamin and mineral supplement class of medicines.

Uses of Windose Tablet

Treatment of Influenza (flu)

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Influenza (flu) Influenza is a viral infection that attacks your respiratory system (nose
• throat and lungs). It is often called the flu. Windose Tablet helps to prevent the spread of the infection by restricting the movement of infection causing viruses into uninfected parts of the body from the infected ones. Take Windose Tablet as prescribed by the doctor to get maximum benefit.

How Windose Tablet works

Windose Tablet is an extract from a medicinal herb. Andrographis paniculata is the scientific name of this medicine. Several studies and research found it to be effective in treating different infections. It has antimicrobial, antiviral, antiparasitic properties that help to fight against the infection-causing microorganism to treat dengue and influenza (flu).

How to take Windose Tablet

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. Windose Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Windose Tablet, 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.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause vomiting and stomach pain, and with iron can be dangerous, especially in children. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Windose Tablet

Most side effects of Windose are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Windose Tablet

Warnings and precautions

A supplement is not a substitute for a balanced diet or for treating the cause of a symptom. Iron makes stools black and can cause constipation — this is expected, but tell your doctor if it troubles you. Keep iron-containing products well out of reach of children; an overdose in a small child is a medical emergency. Check the labels of everything you take so you do not double up on the same nutrient.

Do not take Windose if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack.

Interactions with other medicines

Iron, calcium, zinc and magnesium reduce the absorption of thyroid tablets and several antibiotics — separate them by a few hours. Tea and coffee taken with iron reduce how much is absorbed; vitamin C increases it.

How to store Windose Tablet

Store at room temperature (below 25°C), protected from light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children.

Expert advice for Windose Tablet

Windose Tablet is used for the treatment of dengue and influenza. Windose Tablet might lower blood glucose level. So it is advisable to monitor your blood sugar levels while taking Windose Tablet along with antidiabetic drugs. Windose Tablet might lower the level of blood pressure. So, it is generally advisable to monitor your blood pressure level while taking Windose Tablet along with antihypertensive drugs. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding before taking Windose Tablet.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

BIOMICRON PHARMA INDIA PVT LTD

Therapeutic class:

VITAMINS MINERALS NUTRIENTS

Drug class:

Vitamin and mineral supplement