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Astar Ointment is a prescription drug, available for use as Ointment. It is primarily used for the treatment of Fever, Muscle Pain, Osteoarthritis. The alternative uses of Astar Ointment have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Astar Ointment. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Astar Ointment also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Astar Ointment side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Astar Ointment go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Astar Ointment's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Astar Ointment related warnings talks about Astar Ointment's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Asthma, Blood Clotting Disorders must refrain from the use of Astar Ointment since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Astar Ointment contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Astar Ointment with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Astar Ointment is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Astar Ointment 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Astar Ointment is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Astar Ointment safe for pregnant women?
Astar should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Astar Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Astar. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Astar Ointment on the Kidneys?
Astar has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Astar Ointment on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Astar. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Astar Ointment on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Astar. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Astar Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Astar Ointment habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Astar Ointment.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Astar Ointment since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, the use of Astar Ointment is considered safe.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Astar Ointment for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Astar Ointment
Taking Astar Ointment with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Astar Ointment
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Astar 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.
Take Astar as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Astar can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.
Astar preferably taken with a light meal. It can be taken once or twice a day or more as your doctor has prescribed it.
No, Astar is not used for treating stomach pain. The stomach pain could be due to some underlying medical condition which may require medical attention. If the pain does not subside within 1 day. Please consult your doctor without any further delay.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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