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Grerab DSR 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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Is the use of Grerab DSR safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Grerab DSR. It is best to stop taking Grerab DSR immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Grerab DSR safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Grerab DSR. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Grerab DSR on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Grerab DSR. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Grerab DSR on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Grerab DSR. 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 Grerab DSR on the Heart?
Using Grerab DSR does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Grerab DSR should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Grerab DSR unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Grerab DSR habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Grerab DSR is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Grerab DSR can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Grerab DSR only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Grerab DSR cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Grerab DSR
Taking Grerab DSR with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Grerab DSR
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Grerab DSR and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Grerab DSR is not an antibiotic. It belongs to the group of medications called proton pump inhibitor which blocks the excessive acid secretion in the stomach while antibiotics are the medicine that prevents and treats the infection caused by bacteria.
Rarely, Grerab DSR causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Grerab DSR, the problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.
Grerab DSR should be taken for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it or take an extra dose on your own. Always follow the instructions of your doctor completely.
This is because a long-term use of Grerab DSR can cause Vitamin B12 deficiency. Stomach acids help in the absorption of Vitamin B 12, and this drug suppresses stomach acid which is required for the absorption of vitamin B12. Hence patients taking [medicine] for a long time have Vitamin B12 deficiency. To replenish Vitamin B12 in your body your doctor prescribes this vitamin along with this medicine.
No, Grerab DSR doesn't cause high blood pressure. High blood pressure can be managed by losing some amount of weight, doing some kind of physical activity on a daily basis, eating a healthy diet, reducing sodium in the diet, limiting the amount of alcohol and caffeine, quitting smoking, and taking less stress. If your blood pressure doesn't get controlled, your doctor might start you on a hypertensive drug ( amlodipine, telmisartan etc). Please follow the instructions of your doctor completely.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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