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Pedicof is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Other than this, Pedicof has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Pedicof. 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.
The most common side effects of Pedicof are Heartburn. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pedicof can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pedicof go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pedicof is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Pedicof has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pedicof related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding must refrain from the use of Pedicof since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Pedicof have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Pedicof may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pedicof is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Pedicof is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Pedicof safe for pregnant women?
Pedicof has many dangerous side effects in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, do not consume Pedicof without medical advice.
Is the use of Pedicof safe during breastfeeding?
Pedicof may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Pedicof on the Kidneys?
Pedicof may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Pedicof on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Pedicof on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Pedicof on the Heart?
Side effects of Pedicof rarely affect the heart.
Pedicof should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pedicof unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pedicof habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pedicof is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Pedicof
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Pedicof with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pedicof
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pedicof with alcohol.
Yes, Pedicof can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.
Pedicof 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.
Yes, Pedicof can be taken for relieving symptoms of a cold. However, it is best to consult your doctor for the right line of treatment for a cold.
Discontinuation of Pedicof on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Pedicof works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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