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Wikoryl L, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Wikoryl L have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Wikoryl L 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Wikoryl L as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Wikoryl L go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Wikoryl L has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Wikoryl L related warnings talks about Wikoryl L's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Wikoryl L can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Wikoryl L in conditions like Peptic Ulcer, Heart Disease, Liver Disease. Some other conditions that can be affected by Wikoryl L are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Wikoryl L may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Wikoryl L is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Wikoryl L 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 Wikoryl L safe for pregnant women?
Wikoryl L may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Wikoryl L, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Wikoryl L safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Wikoryl L as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Wikoryl L on the Kidneys?
Wikoryl L may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Wikoryl L on the Liver?
Wikoryl L is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Wikoryl L on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Wikoryl L on the heart have been reported.
Wikoryl L should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Wikoryl L unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Wikoryl L habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Wikoryl L.
Interaction between Food and Wikoryl L
Taking Wikoryl L with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Wikoryl L
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Wikoryl L and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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