Duet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Duet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Duet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Duet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Duet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Duet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Duet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Duet related warnings section.
Duet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Duet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Duet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Duet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Duet 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Duet is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Duet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Duet in pregnant women.
Is the use of Duet safe during breastfeeding?
Duet is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Duet on the Kidneys?
Duet can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Duet on the Liver?
Duet can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Duet on the Heart?
Duet is rarely harmful for the heart.
Duet 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 Duet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duet habit forming or addictive?
Duet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Duet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Duet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Duet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Duet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Duet
Taking Duet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Duet.
Duet can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Duet does not help in preventing cold, because the common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can be used in the treatment of cold, if it is associated with bacterial infection. You are recommended to consult your doctor for the best possible medicines to treat the common cold.
Yes, you can take Duet with paracetamol. No clinical drug-drug interactions have observed between them. However, if you feel any side effects after consuming these two medicine at the same time then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Duet can treat ear infection caused by bacteria. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
Discontinuing Duet on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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