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Actimarin Forte Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Actimarin Forte Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Actimarin Forte Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Actimarin Forte Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea, Nausea or vomiting. Such side effects of Actimarin Forte Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Actimarin Forte Tablet has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Actimarin Forte Tablet related warnings talks about Actimarin Forte Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Actimarin Forte Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Actimarin Forte Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Actimarin Forte Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Actimarin Forte Tablet 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.
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Is the use of Actimarin Forte Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Actimarin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Actimarin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Actimarin Forte Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Actimarin. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Actimarin Forte Tablet on the Kidneys?
Use of Actimarin may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Actimarin Forte Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Actimarin on the liver.
What is the effect of Actimarin Forte Tablet on the Heart?
Actimarin 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.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Actimarin Forte Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Actimarin Forte Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Actimarin Forte Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Actimarin Forte Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Actimarin Forte Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Actimarin Forte Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Actimarin Forte Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Actimarin Forte Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Actimarin Forte Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Actimarin Forte Tablet with alcohol.
Rarely, Actimarin might cause diarrhoea. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause diarrhoea is unknown. You are advised to drink plenty of water will taking this drug to keep yourself well hydrated.
No, Actimarin should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Actimarin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this drug without a doctor's recommendation.
Actimarin is a brand name of silymarin and it comes in form of tablet, capsule, and suspension. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drug known as polyphenolic flavonoid that possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and cardioprotective properties. It is used for the treatment of liver diseases.
Actimarin should be taken 2 - 3 times a day or as advised by your doctor. Ideally, Actimarin has to be taken with food to avoid stomach upset.
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Urso 250® / Urso Forte® (ursodiol)
Highlights of Prescribing Information [Internet]: URSO 250® / URSO Forte® (ursodiol) TABLETS . Initial U.S. Approval: 1997
Gholamreza Karimi,1,* Maryam Vahabzadeh,2 Parisa Lari,2 Marziyeh Rashedinia,2 and Mohammad Moshiri2 [Internet]: “Silymarin”, a Promising Pharmacological Agent for Treatment of Diseases. PMCID: PMC3586829 PMID: 23492971
