Minoz Bpo is a prescription drug, available for use as Gel. Other than this, Minoz Bpo has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Minoz Bpo depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Minoz Bpo also has some side effects, the most common being Skin irritation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Minoz Bpo can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Minoz Bpo 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 Minoz Bpo has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Minoz Bpo's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Minoz Bpo is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Eczema are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Minoz Bpo have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Minoz Bpo with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Minoz Bpo is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Minoz Bpo 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Minoz Bpo is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Minoz Bpo safe for pregnant women?
Minoz Bpo should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Minoz Bpo safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Minoz Bpo on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Minoz Bpo will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Minoz Bpo on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Minoz Bpo on kidneys.
What is the effect of Minoz Bpo on the Liver?
Information about safety of Minoz Bpo for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Minoz Bpo on the Heart?
Information about safety of Minoz Bpo for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Minoz Bpo 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 Minoz Bpo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Minoz Bpo habit forming or addictive?
Minoz Bpo is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Minoz Bpo can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Minoz Bpo only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Minoz Bpo cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Minoz Bpo
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Minoz Bpo, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Minoz Bpo
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Minoz Bpo with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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