Pentolate Benefits & Uses

Pentolate is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Uveitis

Pentolate 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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pentolate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pentolate is used -

Pentolate Related Warnings

Is the use of Pentolate safe for pregnant women?

Pentolate can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Pentolate right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Pentolate safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Pentolate as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Pentolate on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Pentolate on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Pentolate on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Pentolate on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Pentolate on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Pentolate on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pentolate with Other Drugs

Pentolate should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Phenylephrine

Chlorpheniramine,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Pentolate Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pentolate unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Down Syndrome
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Pentolate

Is this Pentolate habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Pentolate.

No
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 Pentolate can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Pentolate is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Pentolate for mental disorders.

No

Pentolate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pentolate

Taking Pentolate with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentolate

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Pentolate and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1402

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