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Dicron is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. Secondary and off-label uses of Dicron have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Dicron. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Dicron have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Dicron normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Dicron's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Dicron related warnings talks about Dicron's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Dicron is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Dicron have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Dicron have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Dicron is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Dicron 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dicron is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Dicron safe for pregnant women?
Dicron shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Dicron safe during breastfeeding?
Dicron may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Dicron on the Kidneys?
Effects of Dicron on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dicron on the Liver?
Dicron may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Dicron on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Dicron. 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.
Dicron 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 Dicron unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dicron habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Dicron is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Dicron as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Dicron is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dicron cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Dicron
There is no information on the effects of taking Dicron with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dicron
Consumption of alcohol and Dicron together may have severe effects on your health.
No, Dicron does not cause sleepiness because prescribed Dicron has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of medication may lead to sleepiness, loss of consciousness, seizures, and mild depression.
Discontinuation of Dicron on your own can cause unwanted side effects and withdrawal symptoms. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, ideally Dicron can't be taken in stomach pain Because it has adverse reaction regarding gastrointestinal disturbances such as abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, dyspepsia, flatulence, gross bleeding/perforation, heartburn, nausea, GI ulcers (gastric/duodenal) and vomiting.
Yes, you can take Dicron for a headache. This drug blocks the pain sensitizing mechanism induced by bradykinin (an inflammatory mediator).
Yes, long-term use of Dicron can cause renal failure. Do not take it without doctor's advice. Otherwise, It may lead to several kidney related problems.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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