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Starpill 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Starpill safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Starpill. If you are pregnant, do not take Starpill without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Starpill safe during breastfeeding?
Starpill has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Starpill on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Starpill. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Starpill on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Starpill. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Starpill on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Starpill on the heart have been reported.
Starpill 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 Starpill unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Starpill habit forming or addictive?
Starpill is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Starpill since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Starpill is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Starpill is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Starpill
Taking Starpill with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Starpill
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Starpill as it can have severe side effects.
Starpill primarily relieves pain because it is an analgesic. It also reduces inflammations (swellings) arising due to injuries and infections in the body. Apart from being an analgesic, it works by preventing strokes and other heart-related disorders by, the blood and reducing thromboxane (a chemical) responsible for making the platelets sticky. Hence by this action, it prevents blood clots which further prevents strokes and heart blockages.
No, Starpill is not banned in India. It has been approved by CDSCO.
Yes, you can take Starpill for headache. The exact mechanism is not known. However, some researchers suggest that Starpill blocks the action of chemical messenger ( bradykinin) which is responsible for headache.
Yes, Starpill is used in the treatment of chest pain (angina pectoris prophylaxis). Angina is an ischemic chest pain which occurs due to coronary artery disease. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for chest pain.
No, Starpill does not cause sleepiness because prescribed Starpill has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of Starpill may lead to seizures, cerebral edema, coma, confusion, and dizziness.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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