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Giftan Hc is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Giftan Hc have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Giftan Hc. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Giftan Hc also has some side effects, the most common being Abdominal Pain, Cough. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Giftan Hc as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Giftan Hc normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Giftan Hc is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Giftan Hc has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Giftan Hc related warnings section.
Giftan Hc can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Giftan Hc in conditions like Allergy. Other contraindications of Giftan Hc have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Giftan Hc may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Giftan Hc is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Giftan Hc 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Giftan Hc is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Giftan Hc safe for pregnant women?
Giftan Hc can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Giftan Hc safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Giftan Hc. If you see any side effects, stop taking Giftan Hc immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Giftan Hc again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Giftan Hc on the Kidneys?
Giftan Hc 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 Giftan Hc on the Liver?
Giftan Hc 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 Giftan Hc on the Heart?
Side effects of Giftan Hc on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Giftan Hc 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 Giftan Hc unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Giftan Hc habit forming or addictive?
Giftan Hc is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Giftan Hc does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Giftan Hc should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Giftan Hc is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Giftan Hc
Taking Giftan Hc with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Giftan Hc
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Giftan Hc as it can have severe side effects.
Yes, you can use Giftan Hc to treat in children but, above the age of 6 years old, the minimum dose recommended in patients who weigh between 20 and 50kg.
Giftan Hc prevent the effect of angiotensin-II, causing the blood vessels to relax which in turn lowers blood pressure in the patient.
Take Giftan Hc once or twice a day as advised/prescribed by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food because food does not affect the absorption of drugs from the stomach.
Take Giftan Hc as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Giftan Hc can cause debility. It has been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing the same after taking this drug, you are advised to consult about it with your doctor.
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