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Zedex Cold is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Secondary and off-label uses of Zedex Cold have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Zedex Cold depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zedex Cold can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zedex Cold are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Zedex Cold has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Zedex Cold related warnings talks about Zedex Cold's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Zedex Cold is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Zedex Cold have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Zedex Cold with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Zedex Cold is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Zedex Cold is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Zedex Cold safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Zedex Cold. It is best to stop taking Zedex Cold immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Zedex Cold safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Zedex Cold as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Zedex Cold on the Kidneys?
Zedex Cold has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zedex Cold on the Liver?
Zedex Cold may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Zedex Cold on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Zedex Cold on the heart have been reported.
Zedex Cold should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zedex Cold unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zedex Cold habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Zedex Cold is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Zedex Cold
It is safe to take Zedex Cold with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zedex Cold
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zedex Cold with alcohol will be.
Zedex Cold is being used by pregnant women for many years without any evident harmful effects on the baby. That's why it is usually recommended as the first-line painkiller for pregnant women. But it is not possible to say that this medicine is completely safe to use in pregnancy. You are highly recommended to check with your doctor/gynaecologist before taking any medicine even [medicine] during pregnancy.
Zedex Cold is a safe drug no much precautions are to be taken. However, alcohol should be completely avoided. If you have any previous history of kidney and liver diseases keep your doctor informed before taking this drug.
No harmful interactions have been reported between Zedex Cold and codeine. Do not take it until and unless prescribed. However, if you are experiencing any unpleasant medicinal side effects such as nausea, stomach pain, and tremors after taking Zedex Cold. Inform your doctor immediately.
You should take the minimum effective dose of Zedex Cold that reduces body pain and fever. It should be used for the shortest time period till you get relief. Take it as per doctor's advice do not exceed dosage. Ideally, 1 or 2 tablets (500 mg) every four to six hours can be safely taken, do not take more than four doses in 24 hours. Please note paracetamol 500 mg tablet should not be given to children below 10 years until and unless prescribed by a child specialist.
Yes, you can take Zedex Cold with aspirin. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. But you're recommended to consult your doctor before taking these two medications together.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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