Emgard 60 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Emgard 60 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Epilepsy

Other Benefits

Epilepsy
Insomnia

Emgard 60 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Emgard 60 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Emgard 60 Mg Tablet is used -

Severe

Drowsiness

Moderate

Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)
Bronchospasm
Angioedema

Mild

Diarrhoea
Photosensitivity

Common

Vertigo

Emgard 60 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Emgard 60 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Emgard can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Emgard, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Emgard 60 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Emgard may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Emgard 60 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Emgard has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Emgard 60 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Emgard on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Emgard 60 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Emgard is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Emgard 60 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Emgard 60 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cyclosporin

Warfarin

Felodipine

Cyclosporine

Moderate

Chloramphenicol

Clonazepam

Mild

Metronidazole

Emgard 60 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Emgard 60 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Depression
Bradycardia (Slow Heart Rate)
Respiratory Depression
Liver Disease
Porphyria
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Emgard 60 Mg Tablet

Is this Emgard 60 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Emgard 60 Mg Tablet can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Emgard 60 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Emgard 60 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Emgard 60 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Yes, Emgard 60 Mg Tablet is useful in treating mental disorders.

Yes

Emgard 60 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Emgard 60 Mg Tablet

Taking Emgard 60 Mg Tablet with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Emgard 60 Mg Tablet

Taking Emgard 60 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe