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Terpect is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Terpect have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Terpect. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Terpect include Skin Rash, Epigastric Pain, Bronchospasm. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Terpect can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Terpect are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Terpect is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Terpect has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Terpect related warnings section.
Terpect is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Asthma, Smoking Addiction are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Terpect are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Terpect have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Terpect is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Terpect 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
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Is the use of Terpect safe for pregnant women?
Terpect can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Terpect safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Terpect may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Terpect should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Terpect on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Terpect. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Terpect on the Liver?
Terpect is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Terpect on the Heart?
Side effects of Terpect rarely affect the heart.
Terpect 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 Terpect unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Terpect habit forming or addictive?
Terpect does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Terpect
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Terpect, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Terpect
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Terpect with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Guaifenesin
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 629-631
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 223
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1182-1183
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219