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Puradine M is a prescription drug, available for use as Ointment. Other than this, Puradine M has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Puradine M depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Puradine M include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Puradine M can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Puradine M are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Puradine M is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Puradine M's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Puradine M related warnings section.
Puradine M can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Puradine M in conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy. Other contraindications of Puradine M have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Puradine M may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Puradine M is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Puradine 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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Puradine M safe for pregnant women?
Puradine M may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Puradine M again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Puradine M safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Puradine M. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Puradine M on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Puradine M on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Puradine M on the Liver?
Puradine M is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Puradine M on the Heart?
Puradine M is completely safe for the heart.
Puradine 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 Puradine M unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Puradine M habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Puradine M is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Puradine M
Taking Puradine M with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Puradine M
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Puradine M and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Puradine 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.
Discontinuation of Puradine M on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Puradine 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.
No, Puradine 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, Puradine M 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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