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Povizol, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Ointment. Secondary and off-label uses of Povizol have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Povizol is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
The most common side effects of Povizol are Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Some other side effects of Povizol have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Povizol normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Povizol's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Moderate while nursing. Further, the section on Povizol related warnings talks about Povizol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Povizol is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Povizol contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Povizol may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Povizol is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Povizol 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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Is the use of Povizol safe for pregnant women?
Povizol can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Povizol right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Povizol safe during breastfeeding?
Povizol 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.
What is the effect of Povizol on the Kidneys?
Povizol does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Povizol on the Liver?
Povizol is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Povizol on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Povizol for the heart.
Povizol 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 Povizol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Povizol habit forming or addictive?
Povizol is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Povizol
It is safe to take Povizol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Povizol
Information about the interaction of Povizol and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Povizol is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.
Povizol 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, Povizol and ibuprofen can be taken at the same time. There are no known drug interactions found between them.
No, Povizol cannot be used in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI). This is because Povizol is effective but is found to be badly-tolerated in patients suffering from urinary tract infections (UTI).
No, Povizol is not nephrotoxic (kidney damaging). However, if this drug is taken unnecessarily in excessive dosage then it can lead to kidney damage.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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