Oxin Mr is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Secondary and off-label uses of Oxin Mr have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Oxin Mr 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Oxin Mr have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Oxin Mr are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Oxin Mr has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Oxin Mr related warnings talks about Oxin Mr's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Oxin Mr is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Liver Disease, Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension) are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Oxin Mr have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Oxin Mr may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Oxin Mr is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Oxin Mr 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 Oxin Mr safe for pregnant women?
Oxin MR 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 Oxin Mr safe during breastfeeding?
Oxin MR may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Oxin Mr on the Kidneys?
Oxin MR may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Oxin Mr on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Oxin MR. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Oxin MR only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Oxin Mr on the Heart?
Side effects of Oxin MR rarely affect the heart.
Oxin Mr should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Oxin Mr unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oxin Mr habit forming or addictive?
Oxin Mr does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Oxin Mr
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Oxin Mr together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oxin Mr
Information about the interaction of Oxin Mr and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Oxin MR is primarily not used to treat the common cold and sore throat. It can only relieve cold-related symptoms such as a fever, headache, earache, and aching joints. It doesn't help in relieving cough or stuffy nose.
Discontinuation of Oxin MR on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Oxin MR cannot be taken in stomach pain because Oxin MR has adverse gastrointestinal effects such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
Oxin MR is a prescription drug so do not self-medicate. It can be harmful to take this medicine without proper recommendation.
Oxin MR should not be taken when a person has been detected with dengue. This is because nimesulide may cause internal bleeding which can be fatal during dengue. To bring down fever in dengue patients, paracetamol can be given along with plenty of fluids such as soups, juices, and water. Along with taking precautionary measures mentioned above, seek medical advice right away in case of Dengue as negligence and low platelet counts may lead to fatal consequences. You are highly recommended to follow the doctor's instructions.
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 203-204
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