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Toroset is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Nausea and Vomiting are some of its major therapeutic uses.
The right dosage of Toroset depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Toroset have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Toroset go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Toroset is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Toroset related warnings talks about Toroset's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Toroset is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Toroset have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Toroset have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Toroset, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Toroset is used to treat the following -
Main 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 |
Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Toroset safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Toroset in pregnant women.
Is the use of Toroset safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Toroset on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Toroset on the Kidneys?
Toroset is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Toroset on the Liver?
Toroset may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Toroset on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Toroset. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
Toroset 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 Toroset unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Toroset habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Toroset.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Toroset you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Toroset only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Toroset is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Toroset
You can take Toroset with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Toroset
Consumption of alcohol and Toroset together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Toroset is safe to be used in children from 6 months to 12 years of age. Apart from preventing nausea and vomiting related to chemotherapy and radiation, Toroset can be used in this population group for managing acute gastritis. Acute gastritis presents itself as a self-limited infection with vomiting leading to dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. Always check with a child specialist and do not administer this drug yourself.
Yes, Toroset can be taken with pantoprazole as there are no records of any drug interaction. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which is used for treating acidity. Acidity can be managed by avoiding eating acidic and spicy foods, avoiding smoking, and avoiding sleep within 3 hours of taking meals.
No, Toroset should not be ideally taken with tramadol as the action of both the drugs decreases upon concomitant use. Tramadol is an opioid medication used to treat mild to moderate pain. Take it only when a doctor has prescribed it.
No, Toroset is not an antibiotic. It is an anti-emetic medication which is used to prevent vomiting associated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
No, Toroset is not found to be effective against motion sickness. It prevents vomiting due to chemotherapeutic drugs and radiation. Motion sickness is the disturbance of the inner ear caused by a lot of motion. It can be prevented by not taking too much food or too many drinks or alcohol just before the travel. One should also avoid food with very strong odours. One should avoid reading while traveling. One should also sit in the direction of the travel. One should sit in the front. Open a vent of fresh air and try to be relaxed while traveling.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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