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Derivent Syrup is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Derivent Syrup also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Derivent Syrup depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Derivent Syrup also has some side effects, the most common being Throat Irritation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Derivent Syrup can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Derivent Syrup 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 Derivent Syrup has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Derivent Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Derivent Syrup contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Derivent Syrup may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Derivent Syrup is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Derivent Syrup 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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Derivent Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Derivent has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Derivent without medical advice.
Is the use of Derivent Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Derivent. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Derivent Syrup on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Derivent on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Derivent Syrup on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Derivent. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Derivent Syrup on the Heart?
Derivent 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 Derivent Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Derivent Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Derivent Syrup does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Derivent Syrup
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Derivent Syrup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Derivent Syrup
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Derivent Syrup with alcohol.
Yes, Derivent affects the blood pressure and can cause low blood pressure (hypotension) but this occurs only in a few cases who are taking more than recommended doses.
Derivent is a bronchodilator which causes widening of bronchial smooth muscles present in lungs which get tightened causing a constriction. Due to the constriction, the air cannot pass in and out of your lungs, and the relaxation of these bronchial muscles results in dilation of airways. This drug helps the patients breathe more easily which provides relief to the patient from the symptoms such as a cough, wheezing, and chest tightness.
Derivent has been reported to cause low potassium (hypokalemia) but it occurs only in a few cases. It is a known side effect of this drug. You are advised to ensure adequate intake of electrolytes daily.
No, Derivent does not cause nosebleed (epistaxis) at regular doses. If you are experiencing nose bleed after taking this drug, then please consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Derivent does not contains steroids. It contains salbutamol which belongs to the class of drugs called selective beta-2-adrenoreceptor agonists (bronchodilators). It is used to provide relief from bronchospasm mainly in asthma and COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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