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Stemin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Cream,Ointment,Tablet,Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Allergy, Asthma, Cancer: causes, symptoms, treatment, medicines, prevention and medicines. Stemin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Stemin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Stemin also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Stemin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Stemin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Stemin has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Stemin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Stemin related warnings section.
Stemin can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Stemin in conditions like Liver Disease, Scleroderma, Tuberculosis (TB). Some other conditions that can be affected by Stemin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Stemin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Stemin is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Stemin 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 Stemin safe for pregnant women?
Stemin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Stemin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Stemin safe during breastfeeding?
Stemin is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Stemin on the Kidneys?
Stemin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Stemin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Stemin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Stemin on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Stemin on the heart have been reported.
Stemin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Stemin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Stemin habit forming or addictive?
Stemin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Stemin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Stemin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Stemin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Stemin
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Stemin and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Stemin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Stemin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Stemin can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug but the exact reason of stomach cramp is not known. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
No, Stemin is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because Stemin suppresses the immune system which lowers the immunity that can lead to infection to the patient. Hence patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself.
Stemin comes as a tablet and solution and it should be taken by mouth once daily or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with hypertension (BP), ulcerative colitis, osteoporosis, glaucoma, diabetes, and peptic ulcer. Your doctor may tell you to follow low-salt, potassium-rich, or high-protein diet if you are taking Stemin. A topical form of this drug (Cream, Ointment) should be applied gently on affected area 1 - 2 times daily as directed by the doctor.
Yes, Stemin can be taken with phenylephrine. No harmful drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug to inform your doctor immediately.
No, Stemin Should not be stopped or discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine. Suddenly stopping Stemin can cause withdrawal symptoms such as fever, joint pain, and feeling of discomfort. To avoid the withdrawal symptoms, the dosage of this drug should be reduced gradually. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing any withdrawal symptoms after stopping/discounting it on your own.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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