Macfast is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension, Tablet, Infusion. It is typically used for the treatment of Fever, Headache, Pain. Other than this, Macfast has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Macfast 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Macfast can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Macfast go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Macfast is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Macfast related warnings talks about Macfast's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Macfast is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Macfast have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Macfast with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Macfast is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Macfast 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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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Macfast safe for pregnant women?
Macfast is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Macfast safe during breastfeeding?
Macfast is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Macfast on the Kidneys?
Macfast rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Macfast on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Macfast. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Macfast only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Macfast on the Heart?
Macfast is rarely harmful for the heart.
Macfast 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 Macfast unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Macfast habit forming or addictive?
Macfast does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Macfast since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Macfast only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Macfast is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Macfast
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Macfast, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Macfast
Taking Macfast with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
As we know Macfast is most widely used 'over-the-counter' analgesic/antipyretic medicine. However, paracetamol overdose can cause serious adverse effects on the liver, it may be fatal. But fortunately, there is an antidote, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) given within 8 hours of Macfast ingestion which usually can prevent all serious side effects of Macfast poisoning. However, do not take NAC without consulting a doctor as your doctor will tell you the right way and methods to help you relieve from this drug poisoning.
No, Macfast is not used for treating stomach pain. The stomach pain could be due to some underlying medical condition which may require medical attention. If the pain does not subside within 1 day. Please consult your doctor without further delay.
Yes, you can use Macfast in a migraine. Paracetamol and other NSAIDs are used in treating migraine. However, there are other medicines available that are better for treating migraine than Macfast. Please consult a doctor to know about these alternative medicines.
An overdose occurs when more than the required amount (toxic levels) of [medicine] is taken. Initial symptoms of Macfast overdose includes loss of appetite, drowsiness, seizures, abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Later progressive symptoms may include pain in your upper stomach, dark colored urine, yellowing of your skin or the white patches in your eyes, liver damage and in rare cases, it can also lead to coma. So, by any chance, if you have accidentally taken more than the required dose of Macfast inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Macfast can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.
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