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Donagyl, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. Other than this, Donagyl has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Donagyl depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Donagyl also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Donagyl as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Donagyl 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.
It is also important to note that Donagyl has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Donagyl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Donagyl is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Donagyl are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Donagyl may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Donagyl is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Donagyl 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 Donagyl safe for pregnant women?
Donagyl can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Donagyl right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Donagyl safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Donagyl. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Donagyl on the Kidneys?
Donagyl has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Donagyl on the Liver?
Information about safety of Donagyl for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Donagyl on the Heart?
Donagyl is not harmful for the heart.
Donagyl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Donagyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Donagyl habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Donagyl has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Donagyl
Taking Donagyl with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Donagyl
Information about the interaction of Donagyl and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Discontinuation of Donagyl on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Donagyl is not nephrotoxic (kidney damaging). However, if this drug is taken unnecessarily in excessive dosage then it can lead to kidney damage.
Yes, Donagyl can cause stomach upset, abdominal cramps, constipation, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after taking this drug.
Yes, Donagyl is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor, however, few side effects are observed such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and constipation.
Yes, Donagyl and ibuprofen can be taken at the same time. There are no known drug interactions found between them.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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