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Dico Sp is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Muscle Pain, Toothache, Rheumatic Pain. The alternative uses of Dico Sp have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Dico Sp. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Dico Sp can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dico Sp are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Dico Sp has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Dico Sp has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Dico Sp related warnings section.
Dico Sp is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Stomach Infection, Skin Rash, Stroke as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Dico Sp have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Dico Sp have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Dico Sp is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Dico Sp 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dico Sp is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Dico Sp safe for pregnant women?
Dico Sp can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Dico Sp safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Dico Sp as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Dico Sp on the Kidneys?
There may be some severe side effects of Dico Sp on your kidney. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Dico Sp on the Liver?
There may be severe side effects of Dico Sp on your liver. Do not take it unless a doctor says so.
What is the effect of Dico Sp on the Heart?
Dico Sp 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.
Dico Sp 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 Dico Sp unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dico Sp habit forming or addictive?
Dico Sp does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Dico Sp as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Dico Sp only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dico Sp is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dico Sp
There is no information on the effects of taking Dico Sp with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dico Sp
Taking Dico Sp with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Dico Sp can cause stomach upset. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing stomach upset after taking this medicine.
No, Dico Sp does not cause weight gain. Please consult your doctor if you are experiencing weight gain after consuming this drug.
Dico Sp should be always taken with a light meal. You are advised not to take it on empty stomach.
Dico Sp works by blocking the action of prostaglandins which is responsible for inflammations (swellings) in our body. This helps to relieve temporary painful inflammatory conditions like sports injuries, dental surgery, bursitis, low backache, dysmenorrhoea, post-operative pain, and osteoarthritis.
No, Dico Sp does not cause sleepiness because prescribed Dico Sp has no effect on the central nervous system but an overdose of medication may lead to sleepiness, loss of consciousness, seizures, and mild depression.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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