Ad Q Plus is a prescription medicine that is available as a Gel. Other than this, Ad Q Plus has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Ad Q Plus 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Ad Q Plus include Skin irritation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ad Q Plus can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ad Q Plus go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ad Q Plus is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Ad Q Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Ad Q Plus can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Ad Q Plus in conditions like Sunburn, Eczema.
Drug reaction of Ad Q Plus with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ad Q Plus is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ad Q Plus 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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ad Q Plus is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Ad Q Plus safe for pregnant women?
Ad Q Plus may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Ad Q Plus, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Ad Q Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Ad Q Plus for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Ad Q Plus on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Ad Q Plus on kidney, information on safety of Ad Q Plus for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Ad Q Plus on the Liver?
Side effects of Ad Q Plus on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Ad Q Plus on the Heart?
Information about safety of Ad Q Plus for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Ad Q 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 Ad Q Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ad Q Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ad Q Plus.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ad Q Plus. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ad Q Plus only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ad Q Plus for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ad Q Plus
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Ad Q Plus, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ad Q Plus
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ad Q Plus and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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