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Oxin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Suspension, Gel. Fever, Pain are some of its major therapeutic uses. Oxin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Oxin 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Oxin side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Oxin 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.
Oxin's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. In addition, Oxin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Oxin related warnings section.
Oxin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Oxin in conditions like Liver Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Oxin contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Oxin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Oxin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Oxin 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 Oxin safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Oxin for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Oxin safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Oxin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Oxin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Oxin on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Oxin on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Oxin on the Liver?
Effects of Oxin on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Oxin on the Heart?
Oxin may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Oxin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oxin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oxin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Oxin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Oxin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Oxin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Oxin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oxin
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Oxin together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxin
Consuming Oxin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Oxin should be taken orally twice in a day after a meal.
No, Oxin does not cause drowsiness because prescribed Oxin has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of Oxin may lead to lethargy, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, gastrointestinal bleeding. Hypertension, acute renal failure, coma, and respiratory depression may occur but are rare.
No, Oxin is not banned for use in adults and elderly patients by CDSCO. However, CDSCO has banned Oxin for children below 12 years age as it can cause hepatic failure (liver failure).
Oxin is an analgesic (painkiller) which relieves pain arising from the affected area by suppressing the cyclooxygenase 2 (increases the inflammatory response.)
Yes, you can take Oxin with ibuprofen. Because of no drug interaction has been found between them. Please consult your doctor for better medication options.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 203-204