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Povimet is a prescription drug, available for use as Cream, Solution, Ointment. Povimet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Povimet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Povimet include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Povimet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Povimet 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.
Povimet's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Povimet related warnings talks about Povimet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Povimet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Povimet in conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Povimet contraindications section.
Additionally, Povimet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Povimet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Povimet 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Povimet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Povimet safe for pregnant women?
Povimet can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Povimet, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Povimet safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Povimet. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Povimet on the Kidneys?
Povimet does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Povimet on the Liver?
Povimet does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Povimet on the Heart?
Povimet is not harmful for the heart.
Povimet 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 Povimet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Povimet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Povimet.
Interaction between Food and Povimet
You can take Povimet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Povimet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Povimet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Povimet 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.
Povimet is a brand name of metronidazole. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called nitroimidazoles. It has anti-amoebic and anti-protozoal property. It is available in different forms such as tablets, capsules, suspensions, and creams. It is used to treat amoebic and protozoal infections.
No, Povimet is not nephrotoxic (kidney damaging). However, if this drug is taken unnecessarily in excessive dosage then it can lead to kidney damage.
Povimet can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.
Yes, Povimet is an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections.
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