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Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of High Cholesterol. Secondary and off-label uses of Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Pleotor 10 Mg 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. Some other side effects of Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Pleotor. If you are pregnant, do not take Pleotor without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Pleotor may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Pleotor may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Pleotor. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Pleotor rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet
Eating certain foods may increase the time it takes Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet to have an effect. You should consult your doctor about it.
Interaction between Alcohol and Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet
Consumption of alcohol and Pleotor 10 Mg Tablet together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes, Pleotor can be taken in the morning. It can be taken anytime once in a day with food or without food or as advised by your doctor.
Yes, Pleotor has been reported to cause diarrhea but this occurs in a few cases only. It is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Pleotor is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Use Pleotor as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or use it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Pleotor might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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