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Lipigoal 20 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. The alternative uses of Lipigoal 20 Tablet have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Lipigoal 20 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Lipigoal 20 Tablet include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Lipigoal 20 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Lipigoal 20 Tablet 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.
In addition, Lipigoal 20 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Lipigoal 20 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lipigoal 20 Tablet related warnings section.
Lipigoal 20 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Lipigoal 20 Tablet in conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lipigoal 20 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Lipigoal 20 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Lipigoal 20 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Lipigoal 20 Tablet 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Lipigoal 20 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Lipigoal shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Lipigoal 20 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Lipigoal has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lipigoal 20 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Lipigoal. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Lipigoal 20 Tablet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Lipigoal. 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 Lipigoal 20 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Lipigoal rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lipigoal 20 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lipigoal 20 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Lipigoal 20 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Lipigoal 20 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Lipigoal 20 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lipigoal 20 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lipigoal 20 Tablet
When consumed with certain foods, Lipigoal 20 Tablet may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lipigoal 20 Tablet
Consuming Lipigoal 20 Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, use of Lipigoal does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
Yes, Lipigoal can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking ibuprofen do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Lipigoal can be taken in the morning. It can be taken anytime once in a day with food or without food or as advised by your doctor.
Use Lipigoal as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, Lipigoal is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
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References
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