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Minado Information

Minado is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Minado also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Minado depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.

The side effects typically associated with Minado include Belching, Bruising or discoloration, Dry Mouth. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Minado can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Minado are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Minado has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Minado has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Minado related warnings section.

Minado is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Asthma, Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Minado have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Minado with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Minado is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Minado Benefits & Uses
Minado Dosage & How to Take
Minado Side Effects
Minado Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Minado with Other Drugs
Minado Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Minado
Minado Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Minado Benefits & Uses

Minado is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)
Osteoarthritis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Joint Pain (Read More - How to Relieve Joint Pain Naturally: Best Home Remedies)

Minado Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Naproxen ( 500 mg), Domperidone ( 10 mg)/Tablet, for course duration follow doctor's advice
Adult	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Naproxen ( 500 mg), Domperidone ( 10 mg)/Tablet, for course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Gout Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Naproxen ( 500 mg), Domperidone ( 10 mg)/Tablet, for course duration follow doctor's advice

Minado Related Warnings

Is the use of Minado safe for pregnant women?

Minado may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Minado, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Minado safe during breastfeeding?

Minado can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Minado on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Minado. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Minado on the Liver?

Minado can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Minado on the Heart?

You can take Minado without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Minado with Other Drugs

Minado should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Warfarin

Ketorolac

Moderate

Minado Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Minado unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Heart Disease
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Asthma
Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Anemia
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Breast Cancer
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Minado

Is this Minado habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Minado has not been reported.

Minado Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Minado

Taking Minado with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Minado

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Minado.

Frequently asked Questions about Minado

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Minado without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Minado is a prescription drug, hence do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Minado?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Minado can be taken 1-2 times in a day or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with food or milk to avoid nausea and other stomach related problem. Precautions must be taken in patients with heart diseases, peptic ulcer, and improper liver or kidney function. You should strictly take this drug if prescribed only.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Minado work?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Minado contains naproxen (which is a pain-killer) that works by reversibly inhibiting enzymes (cyclooxygenase-1 and -2 also known as COX-1 and -2) which produces prostaglandin. Prostaglandin is presumed to be responsible for causing pain and inflammation in the body. Inhibition of these enzymes results in decreased synthesis of prostaglandins which provides relief to the patient from pain and inflammation caused by arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Minado cause stomach cramps?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Rarely, Minado causes stomach cramps. It is a known side effect of this drug. If you experience severe stomach cramps after taking this drug then discuss it with your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Minado for gout?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Minado can be taken for gout since it contains naproxen that belongs to the class of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) which possess anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain-killer) activity. It is ideally used for prevention of the pain and inflammation caused by arthritis, gout, and ankylosing spondylitis. Minado is a prescription drug, you are advised to discuss with your doctor before taking it by yourself.