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Amedil, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection, Syrup, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Nausea and Vomiting.
The correct dosage of Amedil 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.
Some other side effects of Amedil have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Amedil 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Amedil is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Amedil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Amedil is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Heart Disease, Calcium Deficiency, Potassium Deficiency are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Amedil have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Amedil may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Amedil is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Amedil 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Amedil safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Amedil without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Amedil safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Amedil on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Amedil on the Kidneys?
Amedil is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Amedil on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Amedil. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Amedil on the Heart?
Amedil may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Amedil 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 Amedil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Amedil habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Amedil.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Amedil. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Amedil is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Amedil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Amedil
It is safe to take Amedil with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Amedil
Consuming Amedil with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, Amedil is not found to be effective against motion sickness. It prevents vomiting due to chemotherapeutic drugs and radiation. Motion sickness is the disturbance of the inner ear caused by a lot of motion. It can be prevented by not taking too much food or too many drinks or alcohol just before the travel. One should also avoid food with very strong odours. One should avoid reading while traveling. One should also sit in the direction of the travel. One should sit in the front. Open a vent of fresh air and try to be relaxed while traveling.
Yes, Amedil is usually administered before and after surgery for treating post-anesthesia shivering (PAS) and nausea. PAS is a condition in which tremors of head, neck, trunk, shoulder, and extremities. It greatly reduces the quality of life of a patient since it causes discomfort and increases pain. It disturbs surgical care and increases the stress on cardiopulmonary functions. Hence as a precautionary measure, this medicine is administered to prevent unpleasant anesthetic effects.
Yes, it is safe to take Amedil for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. Do not take more or less of Amedil, more frequently or less frequently. It is important to follow the recommendations of your doctor completely.
Yes, Amedil may cause drowsiness because this drug has been reported to induce sleep. Ensure you do not drive or do some high precision work. To avoid excessive drowsiness with this medicine you are encouraged to take adequate night-time sleep, keeping distractions out of the bedroom, going to sleep and getting up at consistent times, eating light at lunchtime, putting in some form of a physical activity, avoiding taking naps during the day, and avoiding alcohol at night.
Yes, Amedil can be taken with pantoprazole as there are no records of any drug interaction. Pantoprazole is a proton pump inhibitor which is used for treating acidity. Acidity can be managed by avoiding eating acidic and spicy foods, avoiding smoking, and avoiding sleep within 3 hours of taking meals.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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