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Emispan Plus is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Common Cold, Allergy, Headache.
The optimal dosage of Emispan Plus is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Common side effects of Emispan Plus include Nausea or vomiting, Jaundice, Difficulty breathing. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Emispan Plus as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Emispan Plus are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Emispan Plus's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Emispan Plus has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Emispan Plus related warnings section.
Emispan Plus is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Asthma as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Emispan Plus are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Emispan Plus with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Emispan Plus is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Emispan Plus is used to treat the following -
Main 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.
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Is the use of Emispan Plus safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Emispan Plus in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Emispan Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Emispan Plus is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Emispan Plus on the Kidneys?
Emispan Plus can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Emispan Plus on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Emispan Plus. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Emispan Plus on the Heart?
Emispan Plus has very mild side effects on the heart.
Emispan Plus 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 Emispan Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Emispan Plus habit forming or addictive?
Yes, you can get addicted to Emispan Plus. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.
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 Emispan Plus can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Emispan Plus only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Emispan Plus for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Emispan Plus
Taking Emispan Plus with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Emispan Plus
Consuming Emispan Plus with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, the Emispan Plus is not safe to be used in babies who are younger than 2 years. This is because the [medicine] may cause respiratory depression in young infants. As a parent, one must avoid to self-medicate them. It is best to speak to their pediatrician regarding the use of Emispan Plus.
No, it is recommended that you do not take Emispan Plus with amitriptyline which is an antidepressant with anticholinergic effects. Since Emispan Plus also has anticholinergic effects, both the drugs produce additive effects such as dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, etc.
Yes, Emispan Plus can cause constipation as it is one of the common side effects. Constipation can be relieved by drinking a lot of water, eating lots of fiber, taking probiotics, exercising regularly or taking an over the counter laxative. Talk to your doctor for managing constipation, should you develop the same.
Yes, Emispan Plus can cause heart problems. Emispan Plus causes vasodilation (blood vessel dilation which results in a drop in blood pressure). At therapeutic dose, Emispan Plus decreases the muscular contractions. Emispan Plus may also increase the heart rate. Emispan Plus also causes some ECG changes like QT and PR interval prolongation and ST segment depression
No, Emispan Plus is not a narcotic. It belongs to the class of drugs known as antihistamines with an anticholinergic, antiemetic and sedative effects. Sometimes, Emispan Plus is available in combination with codeine which is a narcotic, that acts on the central nervous system to relieve pain.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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