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Fnorm P, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Common Cold, Allergy, Headache.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Fnorm P. 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 Fnorm P include Nausea or vomiting, Jaundice, Difficulty breathing. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Fnorm P can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Fnorm P are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Fnorm P is Unknown for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Fnorm P's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Fnorm P related warnings section.
Fnorm P is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Asthma are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Fnorm P have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Fnorm P may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Fnorm P, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Fnorm P is used to treat the following -
Main 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Fnorm P is used -
Common
Is the use of Fnorm P safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Fnorm P will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Fnorm P safe during breastfeeding?
Fnorm P does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Fnorm P on the Kidneys?
Fnorm P can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Fnorm P on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Fnorm P. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Fnorm P only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Fnorm P on the Heart?
Fnorm P is rarely harmful for the heart.
Fnorm P 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 Fnorm P unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Fnorm P habit forming or addictive?
Fnorm P can be addictive. You should not take it without medical advice.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Fnorm P can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Fnorm P only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Fnorm P for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Fnorm P
Some foods when eaten with Fnorm P can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Fnorm P
Consumption of alcohol and Fnorm P together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Fnorm P comes in combination with codeine. The combination is used to relieve the runny or stuffy nose, sneezing and other symptoms caused by an allergy or a common cold. Fnorm P acts as an antihistamine agent by working against histamine released by the body. Histamine is responsible for symptoms like itching, watery eyes, runny nose, etc. Codeine, on the other hand, is a narcotic. It acts as a pain relieving agent by working on the central nervous system.
Citalopram is an antidepressant which interacts with Fnorm P causing increased serotonin levels in the blood. This can cause adverse cardiac effects like high blood pressure, an increase in the heart rate and this might lead to shock.
No, the Fnorm P is not safe to be used in babies who are younger than 2 years. This is because the [medicine] may cause respiratory depression in young infants. As a parent, one must avoid to self-medicate them. It is best to speak to their pediatrician regarding the use of Fnorm P.
Fnorm P belongs to the class of compounds known as phenothiazines. It has antihistaminic, antiemetic and sedative properties. Fnorm P is indicated to be used for allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic responses of the body to blood and plasma products. In combination with other drugs, the Fnorm P is used for treating the symptoms of common cold like sneezing, runny nose and coughing. In some cases, this drug is also used to sedate patients before labor and surgical procedures. It is also used to treat motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting.
Fnorm P is usually not prescribed with metronidazole, however, in some cases, these medicines may be prescribed together and then your doctor may change the dose and dosing schedule of one or both of the medicines.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206-207
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