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Chest is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Chest has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Chest. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Chest side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Chest are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Chest's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Chest's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Chest can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Chest in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies. Some other conditions that can be affected by Chest are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Chest have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Chest is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Chest 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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Chest safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Chest in pregnant women.
Is the use of Chest safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Chest for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Chest on the Kidneys?
Chest has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Chest on the Liver?
Chest may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Chest on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Chest for the heart.
Chest should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chest unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Chest habit forming or addictive?
Chest is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Chest
It is safe to take Chest with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chest
Taking Chest with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Chest is being used by pregnant women for many years without any evident harmful effects on the baby. That's why it is usually recommended as the first-line painkiller for pregnant women. But it is not possible to say that this medicine is completely safe to use in pregnancy. You are highly recommended to check with your doctor/gynaecologist before taking any medicine even [medicine] during pregnancy.
Chest is not recommended for back pain. However, It can be taken along with a painkiller for the treatment of back pain.
Yes, you can take Chest with or without food, because it doesn't irritate the stomach lining, unlike other drugs. However, if you are taking NSAIDs (painkillers) such as Aspirin and Ibuprofen along with paracetamol it is best to take them with a light meal or a glass of milk.
Yes, you can use Chest in a migraine. Paracetamol and other NSAIDs are used in treating migraine. However, there are other medicines available that are better for treating migraine than Chest. Please consult a doctor to know about these alternative medicines.
Chest is primarily used to reduce pain and fever. It can a for other conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, backache, toothaches, and colds.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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