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Retus is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Retus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Retus depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Retus also has some side effects, the most common being Skin Rash, Epigastric Pain, Bronchospasm. While these are the most often observed Retus side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Retus are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Retus's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Retus related warnings talks about Retus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Retus can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Retus in conditions like Asthma, Smoking Addiction. Other contraindications of Retus have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Retus with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Retus is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Retus is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Retus is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Retus safe for pregnant women?
Retus shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Retus safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Retus may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Retus should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Retus on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Retus. 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 Retus on the Liver?
Retus has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Retus on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Retus on the heart have been reported.
Retus 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 Retus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Retus habit forming or addictive?
Retus is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Retus
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Retus with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Retus
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Retus and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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; Guaifenesin
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 629-631
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 223
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1182-1183
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219