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Pc Dex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. Other than this, Pc Dex has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Pc Dex depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Pc Dex include Eye Burning, Eye irritation. Such side effects of Pc Dex normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Pc Dex has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Pc Dex has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pc Dex related warnings section.
Pc Dex can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Pc Dex in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Infections. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pc Dex contraindications section.
Besides this, Pc Dex may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pc Dex is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Pc Dex 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 Pc Dex is used -
Common
Is the use of Pc Dex safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Pc Dex will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Pc Dex safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Pc Dex in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Pc Dex is unavailable.
What is the effect of Pc Dex on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Pc Dex on kidneys.
What is the effect of Pc Dex on the Liver?
Information about safety of Pc Dex for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Pc Dex on the Heart?
Side effects of Pc Dex on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Pc Dex 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 Pc Dex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pc Dex habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pc Dex is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Pc Dex you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Pc Dex is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Pc Dex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Pc Dex
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Pc Dex together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pc Dex
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pc Dex with alcohol.
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