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Fricold Suspension, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension. Secondary and off-label uses of Fricold Suspension have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Fricold Suspension depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Fricold Suspension side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Fricold Suspension go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Fricold Suspension has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Fricold Suspension related warnings talks about Fricold Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Fricold Suspension can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Fricold Suspension in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies. The section on Fricold Suspension contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Fricold Suspension may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Fricold Suspension, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Fricold Suspension 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
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Is the use of Fricold Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Fricold is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Fricold Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Fricold as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Fricold Suspension on the Kidneys?
Fricold rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Fricold Suspension on the Liver?
Fricold may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Fricold Suspension on the Heart?
You can take Fricold without any fear of damage to the heart.
Fricold Suspension 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 Fricold Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fricold Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Fricold Suspension is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Fricold Suspension
You can take Fricold Suspension with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fricold Suspension
Taking Fricold Suspension with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No harmful interactions have been reported between Fricold and codeine. Do not take it until and unless prescribed. However, if you are experiencing any unpleasant medicinal side effects such as nausea, stomach pain, and tremors after taking Fricold. Inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Fricold can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.
Yes, Fricold can be taken with a multivitamin. No harmful interactions found between them. However, this is not necessarily mean no interaction exists. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking these two medicines at the same time.
You should take the minimum effective dose of Fricold that reduces body pain and fever. It should be used for the shortest time period till you get relief. Take it as per doctor's advice do not exceed dosage. Ideally, 1 or 2 tablets (500 mg) every four to six hours can be safely taken, do not take more than four doses in 24 hours. Please note paracetamol 500 mg tablet should not be given to children below 10 years until and unless prescribed by a child specialist.
Fricold is primarily used to reduce pain and fever. It can a for other conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, backache, toothaches, and colds.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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