Dehydroemetine Benefits & Uses

Dehydroemetine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Amebiasis

Dehydroemetine Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 60 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 6 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Amebiasis Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 0.6 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Dehydroemetine Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dehydroemetine is used -

Common

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Weakness
Abdominal cramp

Unknown

Dizziness
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
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Hair Loss
Vertigo
Loss of appetite

Dehydroemetine Related Warnings

Is the use of Dehydroemetine safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Dehydroemetine. It is best to stop taking Dehydroemetine immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Dehydroemetine safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Dehydroemetine. If you see any side effects, stop taking Dehydroemetine immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Dehydroemetine again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Dehydroemetine on the Kidneys?

Dehydroemetine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Dehydroemetine on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Dehydroemetine on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Dehydroemetine will affect the liver or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Dehydroemetine on the Heart?

Side effects of Dehydroemetine rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Dehydroemetine with Other Drugs

Dehydroemetine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Dehydroemetine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dehydroemetine unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Juberg-Marsidi Syndrome
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Dehydroemetine

Is this Dehydroemetine habit forming or addictive?

Dehydroemetine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Dehydroemetine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Dehydroemetine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Dehydroemetine is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Dehydroemetine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Dehydroemetine

Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Dehydroemetine, due to a lack of research on this.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Dehydroemetine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dehydroemetine with alcohol will be.

Unknown