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Entrogyl is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. The alternative uses of Entrogyl have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Entrogyl. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Entrogyl also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Entrogyl as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Entrogyl are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Entrogyl's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Entrogyl related warnings talks about Entrogyl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Entrogyl is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Entrogyl contraindications section.
Additionally, Entrogyl may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Entrogyl is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Entrogyl 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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Is the use of Entrogyl safe for pregnant women?
Entrogyl can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Entrogyl, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Entrogyl safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Entrogyl may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Entrogyl should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Entrogyl on the Kidneys?
Entrogyl rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Entrogyl on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Entrogyl on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Entrogyl will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Entrogyl on the Heart?
Using Entrogyl does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Entrogyl 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 Entrogyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Entrogyl habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Entrogyl is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Entrogyl
The side effects of taking Entrogyl with certain foods can be serious. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Entrogyl
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Entrogyl and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Entrogyl cannot be used in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI). This is because Entrogyl is effective but is found to be badly-tolerated in patients suffering from urinary tract infections (UTI).
Take Entrogyl as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.
No, Entrogyl cannot cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). There are no known cases. However, if you are in doubt you can discuss with your doctor to find out exact the cause for high blood sugar levels.
Yes, Entrogyl can cause constipation and other stomach related side effects such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and stomach discomfort. You are recommended to eat non-spicy light meals along with fibrous fruits to avoid constipation and other stomach related problems. However, in case of severe constipation please inform your doctor right away.
Yes, Entrogyl is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and constipation.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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