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Afecox S is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Afecox S also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Afecox S depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Afecox S are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. Normally, these side effects of Afecox S 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Afecox S is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Afecox S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Afecox S related warnings section.
Afecox S can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Afecox S in conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Heart Attack.
Drug reaction of Afecox S with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Afecox S is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Afecox S is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Is the use of Afecox S safe for pregnant women?
Afecox S shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Afecox S safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Afecox S. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Afecox S on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Afecox S. 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 Afecox S on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Afecox S. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Afecox S only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Afecox S on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Afecox S. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Afecox S 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 Afecox S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Afecox S habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Afecox S has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Afecox S can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Afecox S should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Afecox S is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Afecox S
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Afecox S, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Afecox S
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Afecox S with alcohol will be.
Afecox S preferably taken with a light meal. It can be taken once or twice a day or more as your doctor has prescribed it.
Afecox S is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patient's to take this drug unnessacarily without doctor's advise.
Afecox S is a pain relieving medicine. One should take as long as he/she has been recommended to take. However, sometimes even after symptomatic relief your doctor may ask you to continue with medication to reduce inflammations in the body.
Yes, Afecox S causes gastritis. Less frequently, gastritis has been reported. However, if you experience severe gastritis after consuming this medicine, please inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Take Afecox S as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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