Gardenal Syrup Benefits & Uses

Gardenal Syrup is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Epilepsy

Other Benefits

Epilepsy
Insomnia

Gardenal Syrup 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

Gardenal Syrup Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gardenal Syrup is used -

Severe

Drowsiness

Moderate

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Bronchospasm
Angioedema

Mild

Diarrhoea
Photosensitivity

Common

Vertigo

Gardenal Syrup Related Warnings

Is the use of Gardenal Syrup safe for pregnant women?

Gardenal may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Gardenal again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Gardenal Syrup safe during breastfeeding?

Taking Gardenal may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Gardenal should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.

Severe
What is the effect of Gardenal Syrup on the Kidneys?

Gardenal has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gardenal Syrup on the Liver?

Gardenal is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Gardenal Syrup on the Heart?

Gardenal is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gardenal Syrup with Other Drugs

Gardenal Syrup 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

Gardenal Syrup Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gardenal Syrup 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 Gardenal Syrup

Is this Gardenal Syrup habit forming or addictive?

Yes, you can get addicted to Gardenal Syrup. It is essential that you take [medicine] only after doctor's recommendation.

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

After taking Gardenal Syrup, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Gardenal Syrup can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Gardenal Syrup only on doctor's advice.

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

Yes, in many cases, taking Gardenal Syrup can help with mental disorders.

Yes

Gardenal Syrup Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gardenal Syrup

Taking Gardenal Syrup with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gardenal Syrup

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Gardenal Syrup as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 85-87

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