Irigan: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Irigan Information

Irigan is a prescription drug, available for use as Solution. It is typically used for the treatment of Cough. Irigan also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Irigan is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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 most common side effects of Irigan are Diarrhoea, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful), Tachycardia. Usually, these side effects of Irigan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Irigan has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Irigan related warnings talks about Irigan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Irigan is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Irigan contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Irigan with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Irigan, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Irigan Benefits & Uses
Irigan Dosage & How to Take
Irigan Side Effects
Irigan Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Irigan with Other Drugs
Irigan Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Irigan
Irigan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Irigan Benefits & Uses

Irigan is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Cough

Other Benefits

Gout (Read More - Home remedies for gout pain)
Nausea and Vomiting (Read More - Home remedies for nausea and vomiting)
Kidney Stones

Irigan 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

Irigan Related Warnings

Is the use of Irigan safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Irigan in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Irigan safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Irigan for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Irigan on the Kidneys?

Consumption of Irigan can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

Severe
What is the effect of Irigan on the Liver?

Effects of Irigan on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Irigan on the Heart?

There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Irigan. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Irigan with Other Drugs

Irigan should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amlodipine,Valsartan

Atropine

Moderate

Quinidine

Levofloxacin

Amprenavir

Amprenavir Capsule

Irigan Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Calcium Deficiency
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Irigan

Is this Irigan habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Irigan has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Irigan since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Irigan 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?

No, Irigan is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Irigan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Irigan

Some foods when eaten with Irigan can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Irigan

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Irigan and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Irigan

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Irigan without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

No, Irigan is a prescription drug so do not use it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to use this drug without a doctor's advice because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before using this medication by himself or herself.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Irigan cause headache?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

No, Irigan does not cause a headache. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Irigan an anticoagulant?

Dr. Yogesh Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Irigan is used as an anticoagulant to prevent the blood from clotting during the process of plasmapheresis (a procedure which removes the harmful antibodies from the blood through filtration).

Question over 5 years ago

How does Irigan work?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Irigan contains sodium citrate which is an alkalizing agent that starts working when it is metabolized into bicarbonate and increases pH of the blood and urine. It also binds with urinary calcium and promotes its excretion from the body which prevents the formation of kidney stones. In a cough, it acts as an expectorant which softens the mucus (phlegm) and reduces its thickness that helps in clearing the air passage.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Irigan cause tiredness?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Irigan may cause tiredness but this occurs only in few cases. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause tiredness is not known. If you experience tiredness after taking this drug, then try to take some rest even after that if you feel excessive tiredness then do discuss it with your doctor.