Pentis: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Pentis Information

Pentis is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Pentis have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Pentis depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Pentis side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Pentis normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Pentis has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pentis related warnings talks about Pentis's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Pentis can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Pentis in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Pentis have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Pentis may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pentis is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Pentis Benefits & Uses
Pentis Dosage & How to Take
Pentis Side Effects
Pentis Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Pentis with Other Drugs
Pentis Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Pentis
Pentis Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Pentis Benefits & Uses

Pentis is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Ear Infection
Bacterial Infections
Eye Infections

Other Benefits

Gonorrhea
Skin Infections
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)

Pentis Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Typhoid Fever Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 300 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pentis Related Warnings

Is the use of Pentis safe for pregnant women?

Pentis can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Pentis right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Pentis safe during breastfeeding?

Pentis 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pentis on the Kidneys?

Pentis has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Pentis on the Liver?

Side effects of Pentis rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Pentis on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Pentis on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pentis with Other Drugs

Pentis should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Indomethacin

Ketoprofen

Ketorolac

Mild

Probenecid

Pentis Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pentis unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Pentis

Is this Pentis habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Pentis is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Pentis can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pentis only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Pentis for mental disorders.

No

Pentis Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pentis

Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Pentis to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentis

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Pentis as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Pentis

Question about 5 years ago

Can Pentis affect tendons and muscles?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, long-term use of Pentis can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Pentis?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Take Pentis as directed by your doctor. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Pentis cause constipation?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Pentis causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Pentis?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Pentis should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products, it may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Pentis with metformin?

Take Pentis if your doctor has prescribed it to you. However, keep a close check on blood sugar levels as metformin is known to cause hypoglycemia( sudden dip in blood sugar levels). In case you are experiencing severe hypoglycemia, please inform your doctor immediately.