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Sunkul is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. The alternative uses of Sunkul have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Sunkul 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.
Sunkul also has some side effects, the most common being Enlarged (dilated) pupils, Headache, Dizziness. Some other side effects of Sunkul have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Sunkul normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Sunkul's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Sunkul's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Sunkul related warnings section.
Sunkul can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sunkul in conditions like Glaucoma, Heart Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Sunkul contraindications section.
Additionally, Sunkul may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Sunkul is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Sunkul 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Sunkul safe for pregnant women?
Sunkul can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Sunkul, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Sunkul safe during breastfeeding?
Sunkul may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sunkul on the Kidneys?
Sunkul may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sunkul on the Liver?
Side effects of Sunkul rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Sunkul on the Heart?
Sunkul is rarely harmful for the heart.
Sunkul 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 Sunkul unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sunkul habit forming or addictive?
Sunkul is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Sunkul
Taking Sunkul with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sunkul
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Sunkul with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 136
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vazculep (phenylephrine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 135-136
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1020-1022