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Odimont 5 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Odimont 5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Odimont may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Odimont again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Odimont 5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Odimont 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 Odimont 5 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Odimont rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Odimont 5 Tablet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Odimont. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Odimont only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Odimont 5 Tablet on the Heart?
Odimont has very mild side effects on the heart.
Odimont 5 Tablet 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 Odimont 5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Odimont 5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Odimont 5 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Odimont 5 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Odimont 5 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Odimont 5 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Odimont 5 Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Odimont 5 Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Odimont 5 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Odimont 5 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, Odimont causes drowsiness. It is the most common side effect of this medicine. You are recommended to not drive any vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine as it causes drowsiness.
Take Odimont once daily or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of drugs from the stomach. For asthma Odimont has to be taken preferably in the evening but for prevention of breathing difficulty during exercise, you should take medicine at least 2 hours before the exercise. However, if you taking Odimont once on daily basis then you do not need to take an extra dose to prevent breathing difficulties before exercise.
Yes, Odimont causes dry mouth because it decreases the saliva secretion in your mouth. It is an uncommon side effect of this drug. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, keep yourself hydrated with juices, shakes and ample water.
Yes, Odimont help with COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Odimont block the action of leukotriene which is responsible for narrowing the airways. By blocking the leukotriene Odimont prevents the narrowing of airways.
No, use of Odimont does not cause weight loss in the patient. However, if you notice any unusual weight loss then consult it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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