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Rabitrol is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Rabitrol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Rabitrol is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Rabitrol safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Rabitrol in pregnant women.
Is the use of Rabitrol safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Rabitrol. Immediately discontinue Rabitrol if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Rabitrol on the Kidneys?
Rabitrol is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Rabitrol on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Rabitrol on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Rabitrol on the Heart?
You can take Rabitrol without any fear of damage to the heart.
Rabitrol should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rabitrol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rabitrol habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Rabitrol is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Rabitrol, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Rabitrol can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Rabitrol is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Rabitrol is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rabitrol
Taking Rabitrol with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rabitrol
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Rabitrol as it can have severe side effects.
No, Rabitrol is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the group of medications called proton pump inhibitor which blocks the excessive acid secretion in the stomach while antibiotics are the medicine that prevents and treats the infection caused by bacteria.
Rabitrol is available in tablet, capsule and injection form. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It should be taken the whole and swallowed with water. It should not be chewed, crushed or split. It should be taken at exactly the same time every day so that there is less chance of missing the dose.
This is because a long-term use of Rabitrol can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
Rarely, Rabitrol causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Rabitrol, the problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.
Yes, Rabitrol is given in combination with domperidone. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and domperidone is available in the market which is used in the treatment of GERD and other stomach related problems.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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