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Novanac is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Gel, Injection. Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Novanac has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Novanac. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Novanac have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Novanac go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Novanac is Severe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Novanac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Novanac can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Novanac in conditions like Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke. Other contraindications of Novanac have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Novanac may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Novanac is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Novanac 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 Novanac safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Novanac. If you are pregnant, do not take Novanac without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Novanac safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Novanac on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Novanac on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Novanac on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Novanac on the Liver?
Novanac may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Novanac on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Novanac. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Novanac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Novanac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Novanac habit forming or addictive?
Novanac is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Novanac will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Novanac is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Novanac cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Novanac
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Novanac together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Novanac
Taking alcohol with Novanac can be dangerous.
Yes, Novanac is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects have been observed such as epigastric pain (stomach pain), nausea, headache, dizziness, rashes, gastric ulceration, and bleeding are less common.
Novanac should be always taken with a light meal. You are advised not to take it on empty stomach.
No, Novanac is not banned in India. It has been approved by CDSCO.
No, Novanac does not cause sleepiness because prescribed Novanac has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of medication may lead to sleepiness, loss of consciousness, seizures, and mild depression.
Yes, Novanac can be given in a toothache generally tooth pain occur due to infection so preferably it should be taken with a combination of antibiotics. Please consult the dentist before taking this medication.
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