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Augpen DS Suspension 30ml is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. The alternative uses of Augpen DS Suspension 30ml have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Augpen DS Suspension 30ml depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Augpen DS Suspension 30ml side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Augpen DS Suspension 30ml 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, Augpen DS Suspension 30ml's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Augpen DS Suspension 30ml related warnings talks about Augpen DS Suspension 30ml's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Augpen DS Suspension 30ml is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Augpen DS Suspension 30ml contraindications section.
Besides this, Augpen DS Suspension 30ml may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Augpen DS Suspension 30ml, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Augpen DS Suspension 30ml 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
Age Group | Dosage |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Augpen DS Suspension 30ml safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Augpen in pregnant women.
Is the use of Augpen DS Suspension 30ml safe during breastfeeding?
Augpen does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Augpen DS Suspension 30ml on the Kidneys?
Augpen 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 Augpen DS Suspension 30ml on the Liver?
Augpen may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Augpen DS Suspension 30ml on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Augpen on the heart have been reported.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Augpen DS Suspension 30ml unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Augpen DS Suspension 30ml habit forming or addictive?
Augpen DS Suspension 30ml does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Augpen DS Suspension 30ml you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Augpen DS Suspension 30ml is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Augpen DS Suspension 30ml is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Augpen DS Suspension 30ml
You can take Augpen DS Suspension 30ml with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Augpen DS Suspension 30ml
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Augpen DS Suspension 30ml with alcohol will be.
Augpen is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Augpen can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Augpen can be taken with cough medicine. Clinically no harmful drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Augpen should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 3 - 7-day course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Augpen can cause hair loss. It is rare side effects of this drug but its serious complication. If you experience hair loss after taking medicine contact your doctor right away.
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