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Consiral is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Psoriasis, Liver transplant are some of its major therapeutic uses. Consiral also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Consiral. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Consiral include Increased hair growth, Loss of appetite. Some other side effects of Consiral have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Consiral normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Consiral has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Consiral's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Consiral related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Consiral since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Consiral have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Consiral may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Consiral is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Consiral 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Consiral safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Consiral during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Consiral safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Consiral. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Consiral on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Consiral on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Consiral on the Liver?
Consiral has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Consiral on the Heart?
Consiral may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Consiral should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Consiral unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Consiral habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Consiral.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Consiral since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Consiral only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Consiral for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Consiral
Taking Consiral with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Consiral
Consumption of alcohol and Consiral together may have severe effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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