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Oc 21 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Oc 21 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Oc 21 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Oc 21 Tablet include Heavy Menstrual Periods, Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness. Usually, these side effects of Oc 21 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Oc 21 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Oc 21 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Oc 21 Tablet related warnings section.
Oc 21 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Oc 21 Tablet in conditions like Edema, Liver Disease, Eye Disorders.
Additionally, Oc 21 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Oc 21 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Oc 21 Tablet 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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Is the use of Oc 21 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Oc 21 Tablet shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Oc 21 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Oc 21 Tablet may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Oc 21 Tablet should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Oc 21 Tablet on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Oc 21 Tablet on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Oc 21 Tablet will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Oc 21 Tablet on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Oc 21 Tablet on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Oc 21 Tablet will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Oc 21 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Oc 21 Tablet on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Oc 21 Tablet 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 Oc 21 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oc 21 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Oc 21 Tablet has not been reported.
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 Oc 21 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Oc 21 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Oc 21 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oc 21 Tablet
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Oc 21 Tablet and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oc 21 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Oc 21 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
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