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Dactive is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Insomnia.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Dactive. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Dactive side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dactive are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Dactive is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Dactive's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Dactive related warnings section.
Dactive can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Dactive in conditions like Depression, Angioedema. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dactive contraindications section.
Additionally, Dactive may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Dactive is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Dactive 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
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Is the use of Dactive safe for pregnant women?
Dactive can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Dactive right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Dactive safe during breastfeeding?
Dactive can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Dactive on the Kidneys?
Dactive is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Dactive on the Liver?
Dactive has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Dactive on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Dactive for the heart.
Dactive 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 Dactive unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dactive habit forming or addictive?
Dactive can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Dactive. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Dactive only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, in many cases, taking Dactive can help with mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dactive
It is safe to take Dactive with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dactive
Consumption of alcohol and Dactive together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Dactive is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
No, Dactive does not cause hair loss (alopecia). Scientific research suggests that there is no direct association between the use of Dactive and hair loss. If you are experiencing hair loss after taking this drug then the possibility of other factors which may be causing hair loss.
No, Dactive is only used to treat insomnia (sleeplessness) not anxiety. The reason behind this is that Dactive has only mild anxiolytic (anti-anxiety) property which is not helpful in treating anxiety.
No, Dactive does not cause weight changes (weight gain or loss). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, if you are experiencing any unusual weight changes then it might be due to some medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Dactive is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, lack of energy, and rash. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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