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Act G Capsule, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Other than this, Act G Capsule has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Act G Capsule depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Act G Capsule also has some side effects, the most common being Heartburn. While these are the most often observed Act G Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Act G Capsule go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Act G Capsule's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Act G Capsule related warnings talks about Act G Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Act G Capsule is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Gastrointestinal Bleeding are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Act G Capsule contraindications section.
Besides this, Act G Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Act G Capsule, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Act G Capsule 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Act G Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Act shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Act G Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Act may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Act should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Act G Capsule on the Kidneys?
Act rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Act G Capsule on the Liver?
Act may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Act G Capsule on the Heart?
Side effects of Act rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Act G Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Act G Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Act G Capsule does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Act G Capsule
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Act G Capsule, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Act G Capsule
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Act G Capsule and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, taking Act does not cause weight gain. However, long-term usage of this drug may rarely cause some weight gain. You are recommended to inform your doctor if you are experiencing any weight gain while consuming Act.
Yes, Act can be taken with montelukast. As per clinical studies, no harmful interaction has been reported after taking them. However, do not take it without doctors advise. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and montelukast is available in the market which is used in the treatment of respiratory tract inflammation.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Act can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.
No, Act is not a decongestant. It is an antihistamine, used to relieve symptoms of allergic rhinitis, urticaria, runny nose, itching eyes/nose, and sneezing.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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