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Medicaine, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Gel. Constipation, Acidity, Acidity are some of its major therapeutic uses. Medicaine also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Medicaine depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Medicaine also has some side effects, the most common being Dehydration, Diarrhoea, Constipation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Medicaine as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Medicaine are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Medicaine is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Medicaine's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Medicaine is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Medicaine contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Medicaine have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Medicaine, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Medicaine 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
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Is the use of Medicaine safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Medicaine for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Medicaine safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Medicaine for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Medicaine on the Kidneys?
Medicaine is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Medicaine on the Liver?
Medicaine is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Medicaine on the Heart?
Medicaine is not harmful for the heart.
Medicaine should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Medicaine unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Medicaine habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Medicaine is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Medicaine
Taking Medicaine with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Medicaine
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Medicaine and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Medicaine works by holding water with the stool and soften the stool to pass. In this way, it relieves from constipation.
Yes, Medicaine may not cause dehydration. If taken a longer time than prescribed.
Take Medicaine once a day as advised/prescribed by your doctor. Do not take Medicaine for longer than 1 week without a doctor's advice.
Do not use Medicaine with antibiotics without consulting your doctor.
No, Medicaine does not cause black stool. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual black stool after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 655
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 800-801
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 655