Pentas 400 Tablet Information
Pentas 400 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Sore Throat. The alternative uses of Pentas 400 Tablet have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Pentas 400 Tablet 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Pentas 400 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Pentas 400 Tablet 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.
Pentas 400 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Pentas 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Pentas 400 Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Pentas 400 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Pentas 400 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pentas 400 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Pentas 400 Tablet Benefits & Uses
Pentas 400 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
- Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Other Benefits
- Meningococcal Meningitis
- Pericarditis
- Endocarditis
- Gonorrhea
- Listeriosis
- Syphilis
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Botulism
Pentas 400 Tablet Dosage & How to Take
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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Pentas 400 Tablet Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pentas 400 Tablet is used -
Mild
- Diarrhoea
- Nausea or vomiting
- Urticaria
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Maculopapular rash
- Chills
- Joint pain
Pentas 400 Tablet Related Warnings
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Is the use of Pentas 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Pentas safely.
Safe -
Is the use of Pentas 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Pentas has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
Mild -
What is the effect of Pentas 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Pentas does not damage the kidneys.
Safe -
What is the effect of Pentas 400 Tablet on the Liver?
Pentas does not damage the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Pentas 400 Tablet on the Heart?
Pentas is completely safe for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Pentas 400 Tablet with Other Drugs
Pentas 400 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Pentas 400 Tablet Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pentas 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Sexually transmitted diseases
Frequently asked Questions about Pentas 400 Tablet
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Is this Pentas 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Pentas 400 Tablet does not cause addiction.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Pentas 400 Tablet will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Pentas 400 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pentas 400 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
No
Pentas 400 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Pentas 400 Tablet
It is safe to take Pentas 400 Tablet with food.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentas 400 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Pentas 400 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Unknown
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Penicillin G sodium
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1001-1004
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Penicillin G sodium
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1001-1004
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Penicillin G sodium
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1001-1004
