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Pgan Plus is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Suspension. It is typically used for the treatment of Common Cold, Allergy, Headache.
The right dosage of Pgan Plus 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Pgan Plus are Nausea or vomiting, Jaundice, Difficulty breathing. While these are the most often observed Pgan Plus side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Pgan Plus are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Pgan Plus's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pgan Plus related warnings talks about Pgan Plus's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Pgan Plus is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Asthma as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Pgan Plus have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Pgan Plus may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pgan Plus is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Pgan Plus is used to treat the following -
Main 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pgan Plus is used -
Common
Is the use of Pgan Plus safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Pgan Plus in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Pgan Plus safe during breastfeeding?
Pgan Plus is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Pgan Plus on the Kidneys?
Pgan Plus 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 Pgan Plus on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Pgan Plus. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Pgan Plus only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Pgan Plus on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Pgan Plus on the heart have been reported.
Pgan Plus should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pgan Plus unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pgan Plus habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Pgan Plus can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Pgan Plus as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Pgan Plus only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pgan Plus is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pgan Plus
When consumed with certain foods, Pgan Plus may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pgan Plus
Taking alcohol with Pgan Plus can be dangerous.
No, it is recommended that you do not take Pgan Plus with amitriptyline which is an antidepressant with anticholinergic effects. Since Pgan Plus also has anticholinergic effects, both the drugs produce additive effects such as dry mouth, constipation, blurred vision, etc.
Pgan Plus works by arresting the free histamines. Free histamines are found in the bloodstream due to allergic reactions, and hence this drug helps in relieving allergic symptoms such as coughing and sneezing. Additionally, it also eases the body and helps in inducing sleep by relaxing the brain. This helps the person to take complete rest and recover faster.
Yes, antipsychotics like Pgan Plus exert anticholinergic effects and as a result, dry mouth is one of the adverse reactions. Some of the additional anticholinergic effects are constipation, urinary retention, and blurred vision. If any of these effects present, it is important that you talk to your doctor immediately.
Pgan Plus belongs to the class of compounds known as phenothiazines. It has antihistaminic, antiemetic and sedative properties. Pgan Plus is indicated to be used for allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis, allergic responses of the body to blood and plasma products. In combination with other drugs, the Pgan Plus is used for treating the symptoms of common cold like sneezing, runny nose and coughing. In some cases, this drug is also used to sedate patients before labor and surgical procedures. It is also used to treat motion sickness, nausea, and vomiting.
Yes, Pgan Plus comes in combination with codeine. The combination is used to relieve the runny or stuffy nose, sneezing and other symptoms caused by an allergy or a common cold. Pgan Plus acts as an antihistamine agent by working against histamine released by the body. Histamine is responsible for symptoms like itching, watery eyes, runny nose, etc. Codeine, on the other hand, is a narcotic. It acts as a pain relieving agent by working on the central nervous system.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Phenergan (promethazine HCI)
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206-207
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Acetaminophen (acetaminophen)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ofirmev (acetaminophen)
