Garasol, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Pneumonia. The alternative uses of Garasol have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Garasol depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Garasol side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Garasol 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.
It is also important to note that Garasol has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Garasol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Garasol related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Ulcerative Colitis, Gastritis, Parkinson's Disease must refrain from the use of Garasol since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Besides this, Garasol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Garasol, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Garasol 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Garasol is used -
Is the use of Garasol safe for pregnant women?
Garasol shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Garasol safe during breastfeeding?
Garasol is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Garasol on the Kidneys?
Garasol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Garasol on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Garasol on the liver.
What is the effect of Garasol on the Heart?
Using Garasol does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Garasol 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 Garasol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Garasol habit forming or addictive?
Garasol does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Garasol as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Garasol only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Garasol for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Garasol
It is safe to take Garasol with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Garasol
Information about the interaction of Garasol and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Garasol contains gentamicin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic effective against many gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria. It works by stopping the production of proteins that bacteria need to survive. Hence in this way, Garasol kills the bacteria and treats the infection.
Yes, Garasol is used for pink eye (conjunctivitis). It effectively treats the symptoms of pink eye. Since it is a prescription drug you should use it only on your doctor's advice.
No, Garasol does not cause acne. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing acne after taking this drug then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Usually, Garasol is given for short-term treatment (7 days), your doctor may prescribe it for a longer duration as per the need based on infection severity after re-evaluating. Use it as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
No, Garasol should not be discontinued without doctors advice to ensure complete eradication of the organism that causes the infection. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
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