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Decol Gel is a prescription medicine that is available as a Gel. The alternative uses of Decol Gel have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Decol Gel depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Decol Gel include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Loss of appetite. Such side effects of Decol Gel normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Decol Gel has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Decol Gel's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Decol Gel related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Decol Gel are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Decol Gel may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Decol Gel is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Decol Gel 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 Decol Gel safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Decol. If you are pregnant, do not take Decol without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Decol Gel safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Decol. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Decol Gel on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Decol. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Decol Gel on the Liver?
Decol may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Decol Gel on the Heart?
Decol may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Decol Gel should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Decol Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Decol Gel habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Decol Gel has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Decol Gel you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Decol Gel only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Decol Gel cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Decol Gel
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Decol Gel and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Decol Gel
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Decol Gel with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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