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Dimet Plus is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Dimet Plus also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Dimet 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Dimet Plus include Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Flatulence. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Dimet Plus as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Dimet Plus are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Dimet Plus has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Dimet Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Dimet Plus related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy must refrain from the use of Dimet Plus since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Dimet Plus contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Dimet Plus with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Dimet Plus is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Dimet 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Dimet Plus is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Dimet Plus safe for pregnant women?
Dimet Plus may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Dimet Plus again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Dimet Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Dimet Plus. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Dimet Plus on the Kidneys?
Dimet Plus may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dimet Plus on the Liver?
Dimet Plus is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Dimet Plus on the Heart?
Dimet Plus 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.
Dimet Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dimet Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dimet Plus habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Dimet Plus.
Interaction between Food and Dimet Plus
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Dimet Plus together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dimet Plus
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Dimet Plus and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Dimet Plus is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.
Dimet Plus is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.
No, Dimet Plus does not cause infertility. There is no evidence suggesting infertility in connection with this drug.
No, Dimet Plus cannot be used in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI). This is because Dimet Plus is effective but is found to be badly-tolerated in patients suffering from urinary tract infections (UTI).
Yes, Dimet Plus is an antibiotic drug. It is used to treat bacterial and protozoal infections.
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References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 837-839
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