Penclav Kid is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Penclav Kid have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Penclav Kid depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Penclav Kid as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Penclav Kid go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Penclav Kid's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Penclav Kid related warnings talks about Penclav Kid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Penclav Kid is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Penclav Kid have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Penclav Kid may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Penclav Kid is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Penclav Kid is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Is the use of Penclav Kid safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Penclav Kid without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Penclav Kid safe during breastfeeding?
Penclav Kid is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Penclav Kid on the Kidneys?
Penclav Kid can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Penclav Kid on the Liver?
Penclav Kid can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Penclav Kid on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Penclav Kid on the heart have been reported.
Penclav Kid 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 Penclav Kid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Penclav Kid habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Penclav Kid has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Penclav Kid you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Penclav Kid is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Penclav Kid is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Penclav Kid
It is safe to take Penclav Kid with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Penclav Kid
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Penclav Kid with alcohol.
No, Penclav Kid does not cause sleepiness. However, if you feel or experience sleepiness or drowsiness after taking this medicine, please inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Penclav Kid can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of the gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
Discontinuing Penclav Kid on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
Yes, Penclav Kid can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. Please consult your doctor for the best treatment and diagnosis for cough.
Yes, you can take Penclav Kid with paracetamol. No clinical drug-drug interactions have observed between them. However, if you feel any side effects after consuming these two medicine at the same time then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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