Jospar is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection, Tablet. Jospar also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Jospar. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Jospar can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Jospar 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.
It is also important to note that Jospar has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Jospar related warnings talks about Jospar's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Jospar are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Jospar may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Jospar is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Jospar 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Jospar safe for pregnant women?
Jospar is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Jospar safe during breastfeeding?
Jospar is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Jospar on the Kidneys?
Jospar has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Jospar on the Liver?
Jospar does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Jospar on the Heart?
Using Jospar does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Jospar should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Jospar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Jospar habit forming or addictive?
Jospar is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Jospar. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Jospar is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Jospar for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Jospar
You can take Jospar with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Jospar
Information about the interaction of Jospar and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Jospar does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Yes, Jospar has been reported to cause diarrhea and it is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids and do not eat spicy food while you are taking this medicine to minimize diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Take Jospar as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
No, Jospar is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Yes, Jospar is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
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