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Razol is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Acidity. Other than this, Razol has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Razol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Razol include Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Razol side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Razol go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Razol's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Razol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Razol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Razol in conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions). Other contraindications of Razol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Razol with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Razol, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Razol 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 Razol safe for pregnant women?
Razol is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Razol safe during breastfeeding?
Razol 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 Razol on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Razol on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Razol on the Liver?
Razol may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Razol on the Heart?
Using Razol does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Razol 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 Razol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Razol habit forming or addictive?
Razol does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Razol can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
There are no side effects of Razol, so it is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Razol is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Razol
It is safe to take Razol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Razol
Taking alcohol with Razol can be dangerous.
No, Razol does not cause kidney damage at recommended doses. However, in case of long-term use of Razol along with improper kidney function, might cause kidney damage. If you experience discoloration of urine ( symptoms of kidney damage) then immediately inform to doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Razol use is associated with the development of diarrhea. This might be related to an infection caused by Clostridium difficile. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine, inform the doctor right away without further delay. In addition, one must take a lot of electrolytes and fluids for preventing dehydration. Taking an anti-diarrheal medication may also help.
Rarely, Razol causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Razol, 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.
Razol 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.
No, Razol doesn't cause high blood pressure. High blood pressure can be managed by losing some amount of weight, doing some kind of physical activity on a daily basis, eating a healthy diet, reducing sodium in the diet, limiting the amount of alcohol and caffeine, quitting smoking, and taking less stress. If your blood pressure doesn't get controlled, your doctor might start you on a hypertensive drug ( amlodipine, telmisartan etc). Please follow the instructions of your doctor completely.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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