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Pentanorm Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Pentanorm Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Pentanorm Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Common side effects of Pentanorm Tablet include Headache, Diarrhoea. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pentanorm Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Pentanorm Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pentanorm Tablet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Pentanorm Tablet related warnings talks about Pentanorm Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Osteoporosis, Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Pentanorm Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Pentanorm Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pentanorm Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Pentanorm 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pentanorm Tablet is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Pentanorm Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pentanorm shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Pentanorm Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Pentanorm may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Pentanorm Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Pentanorm. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Pentanorm Tablet on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Pentanorm. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Pentanorm Tablet on the Heart?
Pentanorm is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pentanorm Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pentanorm Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pentanorm Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Pentanorm Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pentanorm Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Pentanorm Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pentanorm Tablet
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Pentanorm Tablet, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentanorm Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Pentanorm Tablet with alcohol will be.
No, Pentanorm does not causes bloating (swollen belly after eating food which might be caused by excessive gas production). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking it. If you are experiencing bloating after taking this medicine, then try eating less spicy and fibre rich food also try to eat food in less quantity at a time. Taking probiotics or digestive enzyme supplements might be helpful in reducing bloating.
Pentanorm is a prescription drug, hence do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Pentanorm can cause headache, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest, even after this if pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Yes, Pentanorm can help to reduce gas (flatulence) by preventing acidity (through decreasing the release of acid in your stomach) and facilitating gastric emptying.
Yes, you can take Pentanorm for acidity as it decreases the release of acid in your stomach which is responsible for acidity, burping, and discomfort in your stomach. You are advised to take it before a meal or as prescribed by your doctor.
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