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Excex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel. Secondary and off-label uses of Excex have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Excex depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Excex include Skin irritation. Some other side effects of Excex have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Excex 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 Excex has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Excex related warnings talks about Excex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Excex is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Sunburn, Eczema are examples of such conditions.
Drug interactions for Excex have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Excex is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Excex 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 Excex safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Excex. It is best to stop taking Excex immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Excex safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Excex for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Excex on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Excex on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Excex will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Excex on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Excex on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Excex will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Excex on the Heart?
Side effects of Excex on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Excex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Excex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Excex habit forming or addictive?
Excex does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Excex you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Excex is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Excex in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Excex
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Excex with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Excex
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Excex with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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