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Ikey is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Ikey depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Ikey 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 Ikey safe for pregnant women?
Ikey is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Ikey safe during breastfeeding?
Ikey does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ikey on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Ikey on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Ikey on the Liver?
Ikey can cause side effects that could harm the liver. So medical advice before taking it is necessary.
What is the effect of Ikey on the Heart?
Ikey may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Ikey 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 Ikey unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ikey habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ikey has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Ikey will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ikey only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ikey for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ikey
When consumed with certain foods, Ikey may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ikey
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ikey with alcohol will be.
Yes, rarely Ikey causes weight gain, if taken long-term (especially in female). However, the exact cause of weight gain is still unknown. You are advised to do brisk walking daily to keep yourself active and maintaining a healthy weight while taking Ikey.
Ikey should be taken for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You must not skip the dose or take an extra dose as per your own will as that might lead to side effects. Follow the instructions of your doctor completely.
No, Ikey doesn't cause swelling. In fact, deficiency of iron causes swelling.
Yes, you can take paracetamol with iron as no interactions have been found between the two. Thus, two can be taken together safely.
Ikey is available in the form of a tablet, capsule, syrup, drop, suspension, and injection. It is to be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. One should take the dose at the same time every day to avoid missing or skipping it. Ikey may cause nausea, diarrhea and stomach cramps. It is, therefore, important to take it with some food. Milk, calcium, and antacids should not be taken at the same time as that of Ikey.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; INFeD® (Iron dextran)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 604