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Duospan, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Duospan has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Duospan depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Duospan have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Duospan normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Duospan has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Duospan has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Duospan related warnings section.
Duospan can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Duospan in conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Stomach Infection, Skin Rash. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Duospan contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Duospan with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Duospan is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Duospan 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Duospan is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Duospan safe for pregnant women?
Duospan should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Duospan safe during breastfeeding?
Duospan may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Duospan on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Duospan can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Duospan on the Liver?
Duospan may have severe effects on your liver, so do not take it without first consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Duospan on the Heart?
Duospan can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Duospan 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 Duospan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duospan habit forming or addictive?
Duospan does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Duospan
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Duospan, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duospan
Consuming Duospan with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
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