Procaine + Sodium Fluoride Benefits & Uses

Procaine + Sodium Fluoride is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Filariasis

Procaine + Sodium Fluoride 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Filariasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: Dosage strength: 1 amp of sodium fluroide (1 % w/v) and 1 amp of procaine hydrochloride (2 % w/v)/ dose
Adult	Disease: Filariasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: Dosage strength: 1 amp of sodium fluroide (1 % w/v) and 1 amp of procaine hydrochloride (2 % w/v)/ dose
Geriatric	Disease: Filariasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 ml Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 4 weeks Special Instructions: Dosage strength: 1 amp of sodium fluroide (1 % w/v) and 1 amp of procaine hydrochloride (2 % w/v)/ dose

Procaine + Sodium Fluoride Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Procaine + Sodium Fluoride is used -

Moderate

Edema

Mild

Urticaria
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Chills
Maculopapular rash
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Agitation
Weakness

Common

Itching or burning
Blisters on skin
Difficulty breathing

Procaine + Sodium Fluoride Related Warnings

Is the use of Procaine + Sodium Fluoride safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Procaine + Sodium Fluoride.
Is the use of Procaine + Sodium Fluoride safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Procaine + Sodium Fluoride for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Procaine + Sodium Fluoride on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Procaine + Sodium Fluoride on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Procaine + Sodium Fluoride on the Liver?

Procaine + Sodium Fluoride has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Procaine + Sodium Fluoride on the Heart?

Procaine + Sodium Fluoride may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Procaine + Sodium Fluoride with Other Drugs

Procaine + Sodium Fluoride should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate

Aluminium hydroxide

Calcium Carbonate

Chromium

Sodium Bicarbonate

Procaine + Sodium Fluoride Contraindications

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

Asthma
Gastritis
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Kidney Stone
Peptic Ulcer

Frequently asked Questions about Procaine + Sodium Fluoride

Is this Procaine + Sodium Fluoride habit forming or addictive?

Procaine + Sodium Fluoride is not addictive in nature.

Procaine + Sodium Fluoride Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Procaine + Sodium Fluoride

Taking Procaine + Sodium Fluoride with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Procaine + Sodium Fluoride

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Procaine + Sodium Fluoride with alcohol.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sodium Fluoride F18

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