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Duolin Forte Rotacap is a prescription medicine that is available as a Rotacaps. The alternative uses of Duolin Forte Rotacap have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Duolin Forte Rotacap 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Duolin Forte Rotacap have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Duolin Forte Rotacap 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.
In addition, Duolin Forte Rotacap's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Duolin Forte Rotacap related warnings talks about Duolin Forte Rotacap's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Duolin Forte Rotacap contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Duolin Forte Rotacap have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Duolin Forte Rotacap is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Duolin Forte Rotacap is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Duolin Forte Rotacap safe for pregnant women?
Duolin can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Duolin right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Duolin Forte Rotacap safe during breastfeeding?
Duolin may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Duolin, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Duolin.
What is the effect of Duolin Forte Rotacap on the Kidneys?
Duolin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Duolin Forte Rotacap on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Duolin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Duolin Forte Rotacap on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Duolin. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Duolin Forte Rotacap 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 Duolin Forte Rotacap unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duolin Forte Rotacap habit forming or addictive?
Duolin Forte Rotacap is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Duolin Forte Rotacap
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Duolin Forte Rotacap with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duolin Forte Rotacap
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Duolin Forte Rotacap with alcohol will be.
Yes, Duolin might cause anxiety. It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind anxiety is not known. If you are experiencing anxiety or restlessness after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor immediately.
Duolin is a bronchodilator which causes widening of bronchial smooth muscles present in the lungs which get tightened causing a constriction. Due to the constriction, the air cannot pass in and out of your lungs, and the relaxation of these bronchial muscles results in dilation of airways. This helps the patients breathe more easily which provides relief to the patient from the symptoms such as wheezing, and chest tightness.
Yes, Duolin may cause rapid heartbeats (tachycardia). It is a rare side effect of this drug. Tachycardia occurs because this drug sometimes stimulates the smooth muscles which are present in the heart. If you are experiencing rapid or increased heartbeats after taking this drug, then you are advised to consult your doctor without further delay.
The effect of interaction between these two drugs is not clear because Benadryl (diphenhydramine) increased sedation while as Duolin decreased sedation. Hence, you are advised to discuss it with your doctor first before taking these two drugs together.
No, Duolin does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing rapid weight gain 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
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