Indlevo Oz is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Diarrhoea, Dysentery are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Indlevo Oz have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Indlevo Oz. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Indlevo Oz include Headache, Dizziness, Constipation. Normally, these side effects of Indlevo Oz are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Indlevo Oz has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Indlevo Oz has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Indlevo Oz related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Indlevo Oz have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Indlevo Oz with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Indlevo Oz, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Indlevo Oz is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Is the use of Indlevo Oz safe for pregnant women?
Indlevo OZ shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Indlevo Oz safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Indlevo OZ. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Indlevo Oz on the Kidneys?
Use of Indlevo OZ may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Indlevo Oz on the Liver?
Indlevo OZ 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 Indlevo Oz on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Indlevo OZ. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Indlevo Oz 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 Indlevo Oz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Indlevo Oz habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Indlevo Oz.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Indlevo Oz you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Indlevo Oz is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Indlevo Oz cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Indlevo Oz
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Indlevo Oz and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Indlevo Oz
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Indlevo Oz with alcohol will be.
Yes, you can take Indlevo OZ for pseudomonas infection. It is active against them. However, sometimes it acquires resistance against this bacteria. Please consult your doctor before taking Indlevo OZ for the above- mentioned infection.
Yes you can take this Indlevo OZ for treating sinus infection. However, this is not the first choice of drug for sinus infection advised by doctors. Doctors generally prescribe antibiotics, painkillers and nasal sprays to relieve from severe nasal passage congestions.
Yes, Indlevo OZ can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of a medicine. If you experience severe diarrhea after consuming medicine, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, you can take Indlevo OZ for UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must take the entire course of this medicine and do not discontinue medicine in the midway.
Discontinuing Indlevo OZ on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
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