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Efelac is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Efelac has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Efelac depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Efelac include Bloating or fullness, Dyspepsia, Flatulence. Normally, these side effects of Efelac are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Efelac is Unknown for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Efelac related warnings talks about Efelac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Efelac is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions.
Besides this, Efelac may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Efelac is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Efelac 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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Is the use of Efelac safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Efelac in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Efelac safe during breastfeeding?
Efelac is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Efelac on the Kidneys?
Efelac 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 Efelac on the Liver?
Efelac 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 Efelac on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Efelac on heart. So it is not known whether taking Efelac will cause side effects on heart or not.
Efelac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Efelac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Efelac habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Efelac.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Efelac will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Efelac should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Efelac for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Efelac
Taking Efelac with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Efelac
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Efelac as it can have severe side effects.
Efelac and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Yes, Efelac is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Efelac can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Avoid taking Efelac with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.
Yes, Efelac can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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