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Derek 10 Mg Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Acidity. The alternative uses of Derek 10 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Derek 10 Mg Tablet 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Derek 10 Mg Tablet are Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Derek 10 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Derek 10 Mg Tablet 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Derek 10 Mg Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Derek 10 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Derek 10 Mg Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Derek 10 Mg Tablet in conditions like Diarrhea (Loose Motions). Some other conditions that can be affected by Derek 10 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Derek 10 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Derek 10 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Derek 10 Mg Tablet 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 |
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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Is the use of Derek 10 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Derek is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Derek 10 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Derek may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Derek, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Derek.
What is the effect of Derek 10 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Derek is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Derek 10 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Derek may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Derek 10 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Derek without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Derek 10 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Derek 10 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Derek 10 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Derek 10 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Derek 10 Mg Tablet is safe as it does not bear any side effects.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Derek 10 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Derek 10 Mg Tablet
Taking Derek 10 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Derek 10 Mg Tablet
Taking Derek 10 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
No, Derek doesn't cause high blood pressure. High blood pressure can be managed by losing some amount of weight, doing some kind of physical activity on a daily basis, eating a healthy diet, reducing sodium in the diet, limiting the amount of alcohol and caffeine, quitting smoking, and taking less stress. If your blood pressure doesn't get controlled, your doctor might start you on a hypertensive drug ( amlodipine, telmisartan etc). Please follow the instructions of your doctor completely.
Derek may cause allergy in rare instances. An allergic reaction might lead to swelling of the face, development of a rash, throat tightness and difficulty in breathing. If you develop any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately. He may stop Derek for a while and examine you properly.
Rarely, Derek causes hair loss. This is a reversible side effect of Derek, the problem goes away after discontinuation of this drug. For partial hair loss, you are advised to use hair tonic and discuss with your doctor about a better treatment option for hair loss.
Derek is available in tablet, capsule and injection form. It should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of the drug. It should be taken the whole and swallowed with water. It should not be chewed, crushed or split. It should be taken at exactly the same time every day so that there is less chance of missing the dose.
Yes, Derek is given in combination with domperidone. A fixed-dose combination of [Medicinie] and domperidone is available in the market which is used in the treatment of GERD and other stomach related problems.
This medicine data has been created by -
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