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Pgi Junior is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. The alternative uses of Pgi Junior have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Pgi Junior depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Pgi Junior include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Constipation. While these are the most often observed Pgi Junior side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Pgi Junior are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Pgi Junior's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Pgi Junior's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Pgi Junior is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Pgi Junior contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Pgi Junior have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pgi Junior is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Pgi Junior 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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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Pgi Junior safe for pregnant women?
Pgi Junior can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Pgi Junior right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Pgi Junior safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Pgi Junior. Immediately discontinue Pgi Junior if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Pgi Junior on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Pgi Junior on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Pgi Junior on the Liver?
Side effects of Pgi Junior rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Pgi Junior on the Heart?
Pgi Junior has very mild side effects on the heart.
Pgi Junior 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 Pgi Junior unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pgi Junior habit forming or addictive?
Pgi Junior is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Pgi Junior since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Pgi Junior is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Pgi Junior for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pgi Junior
It is safe to take Pgi Junior with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pgi Junior
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Pgi Junior.
Yes, Pgi Junior is safe to be used in children. It is the only drug which is approved to be used in children over 3 months of age. It has a good tolerability profile in children because of which it is used for the management of inflammation, mild pains, and fever in them. The pediatrician will direct you the correct dose and way to give it to your child.
Yes, the risk of a heart disease increases with the intake of Pgi Junior, especially during a long-term use, in comparison to those people who do not use Pgi Junior. The drug should be avoided if you have had a history heart attack or cardiac ailments. You must inform your doctor if someone in your family had a heart attack or a stroke, if you smoke, or if you have ever had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Call for the emergency help right away if you experience slurred speech, shortness of breath, chest pain or weakness in one side of the body.
Pgi Junior is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is used for the treatment of tenderness, swelling, stiffness, and pain associated with osteoarthritis in which there is a breakdown of the lining of the joints, and rheumatoid arthritis in which there is swelling of the lining of the joints. It is also used for alleviation of the menstrual pain, before and during the menstrual cycle. It is also used to relieve fever and pain associated with a headache, minor aches, sprains, common cold, toothache, and backache. It also shows the antiplatelet effect which means it prevents the formation of blood clots. Pgi Junior is used for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (a chronic skin disease causing scaling and swelling), gouty arthritis (which develops from the built up of some chemical in the joints) and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that affects the spine).
Dizziness is a feeling of light-headedness and unbalance. Yes, Pgi Junior has been associated with dizziness and overdose may cause fainting as well. Therefore, if you experience dizziness do not force yourself to perform any activity instead lie down take rest and inform your doctor if it persists for more than half an hour.
No, Pgi Junior does not contain any sulfa moeity. It is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug.
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