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Vilco Infant is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Dehydration, Skin Infections, Common Cold. Other than this, Vilco Infant has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Vilco Infant is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Vilco Infant as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Vilco Infant normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Vilco Infant is Moderate for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Vilco Infant's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Vilco Infant is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Vilco Infant contraindications section.
Besides this, Vilco Infant may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Vilco Infant is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Vilco Infant 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
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Is the use of Vilco Infant safe for pregnant women?
Vilco Infant can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Vilco Infant, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Vilco Infant safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Vilco Infant for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Vilco Infant on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Vilco Infant on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Vilco Infant on the Liver?
Vilco Infant may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Vilco Infant on the Heart?
Vilco Infant is rarely harmful for the heart.
Vilco Infant 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 Vilco Infant unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Vilco Infant habit forming or addictive?
Vilco Infant does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Vilco Infant
It is safe to take Vilco Infant with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Vilco Infant
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Vilco Infant with alcohol will be.
Vilco Infant is a brand name of sodium chloride and it is available in the form of infusion, nasal spray, and eye drop. It is a strong electrolyte and a high alert prescription drug which is used in the treatment of dehydration and electrolyte imbalance. It is also used in trauma for short-term fluid replacement and its nasal spray is used for treating nasal dryness and congestion.
Vilco Infant contains sodium chloride which works by restoring its normal level in our body. It is an essential electrolyte for our body which helps in performing many functions such as absorbing and transporting nutrients, maintaining blood pressure, maintaining the right balance of fluid in our body, transmitting nerve signals, contraction and relaxation of muscles. A nasal spray of this drug works by thinning mucus providing moisture to inflamed or dry mucous membranes in our nose
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; Sodium Chloride
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 900
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vazculep (phenylephrine hydrochloride)
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