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Caladryl(Piramal) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Lotion. It is primarily used for the treatment of Allergy, Motion Sickness, Allergic Rhinitis. The alternative uses of Caladryl(Piramal) have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Caladryl(Piramal). Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Caladryl(Piramal) include Unsteadiness. While these are the most often observed Caladryl(Piramal) side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Caladryl(Piramal) normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Caladryl(Piramal)'s effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Caladryl(Piramal) related warnings talks about Caladryl(Piramal)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Caladryl(Piramal) is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Peptic Ulcer, Depression as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Caladryl(Piramal) contraindications section.
Besides this, Caladryl(Piramal) may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Caladryl(Piramal) is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Caladryl(Piramal) 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 |
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Caladryl(Piramal) is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Caladryl(Piramal) safe for pregnant women?
Caladryl may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Caladryl again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Caladryl(Piramal) safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Caladryl. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Caladryl(Piramal) on the Kidneys?
Caladryl has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Caladryl(Piramal) on the Liver?
Caladryl can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Caladryl(Piramal) on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Caladryl on the heart have been reported.
Caladryl(Piramal) 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 Caladryl(Piramal) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Caladryl(Piramal) habit forming or addictive?
Caladryl(Piramal) is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Caladryl(Piramal) you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Caladryl(Piramal) is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Caladryl(Piramal) for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Caladryl(Piramal)
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Caladryl(Piramal), due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Caladryl(Piramal)
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Caladryl(Piramal) as it can have severe side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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