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Doloket O is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. Doloket O 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 Doloket O. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Doloket O include Weight gain. Some other side effects of Doloket O have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Doloket O 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Doloket O is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Doloket O related warnings talks about Doloket O's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Doloket O is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Doloket O contraindications section.
Besides this, Doloket O may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Doloket O is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Doloket O 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 Doloket O safe for pregnant women?
Doloket O can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Doloket O safe during breastfeeding?
Doloket O should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Doloket O on the Kidneys?
Doloket O can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Doloket O on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Doloket O. 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 Doloket O on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Doloket O on the heart have been reported.
Doloket O 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 Doloket O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doloket O habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Doloket O.
Interaction between Food and Doloket O
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Doloket O, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doloket O
Taking Doloket O with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes Doloket O is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Do not take Doloket O along with milk. It reduces the effectiveness of medicine by reducing the absorption of a drug. Please consult your doctor before consuming this medicine with milk.
Doloket O is a prescription drug, hence do not take Doloket O without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Doloket O is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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