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Poviken M, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Ointment. The alternative uses of Poviken M have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Poviken M depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Poviken M include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Poviken M as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Poviken M go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Poviken M's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. It is important to know if Poviken M has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Poviken M related warnings section.
Poviken M is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Poviken M are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Poviken M may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Poviken M, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Poviken M 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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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Poviken M safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Poviken M. It is best to stop taking Poviken M immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Poviken M safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Poviken M. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Poviken M on the Kidneys?
Poviken M is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Poviken M on the Liver?
Poviken M is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Poviken M on the Heart?
You can take Poviken M without any fear of damage to the heart.
Poviken M should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Poviken M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Poviken M habit forming or addictive?
Poviken M does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Poviken M
It is safe to take Poviken M with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Poviken M
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Poviken M and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Poviken M is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and constipation.
No, Poviken M is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.
No, Poviken M does not cause high blood pressure (hypertension). However, if you are in doubt you can discuss with your doctor to find out the exact reason behind high blood pressure.
Yes, Poviken M can cause constipation and other stomach related side effects such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and stomach discomfort. You are recommended to eat non-spicy light meals along with fibrous fruits to avoid constipation and other stomach related problems. However, in case of severe constipation please inform your doctor right away.
Poviken M acts on the DNA structure of bacterial and protozoan cells and disrupts its helical structure resulting in the death of bacteria and protozoa. Infections caused due to pathogens are eradicated completely when taken in prescribed dosage and duration.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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