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Provanol Forte is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Anxiety, High BP, Depression.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Provanol Forte. 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.
Common side effects of Provanol Forte include Palpitations (fluttering in chest), Diarrhoea, Anemia. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Provanol Forte as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Provanol Forte go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Provanol Forte is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Provanol Forte related warnings talks about Provanol Forte's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Provanol Forte can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Provanol Forte in conditions like Respiratory Depression. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Provanol Forte contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Provanol Forte with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Provanol Forte is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Provanol Forte 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.
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Is the use of Provanol Forte safe for pregnant women?
Provanol Forte shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Provanol Forte safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Provanol Forte.
What is the effect of Provanol Forte on the Kidneys?
Provanol Forte is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Provanol Forte on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Provanol Forte. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Provanol Forte on the Heart?
Provanol Forte has very mild side effects on the heart.
Provanol Forte should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Provanol Forte unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Provanol Forte habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Provanol Forte has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Provanol Forte you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Provanol Forte should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, taking Provanol Forte can treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Provanol Forte
Using Provanol Forte with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Provanol Forte
Taking Provanol Forte with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Yes, Provanol Forte causes dry mouth. It is a common side effect of it. If you experience excess dry mouth after taking this drug, please consult your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Provanol Forte comes in form of a tablet and it should be taken by mouth once daily or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with chronic pulmonary insufficiency, personality disorders, muscle weakness, impaired liver or kidney function. Do not drive any vehicle or operate machinery after taking this medicine as it can cause drowsiness or sedation.
Yes, Provanol Forte causes withdrawal symptoms when the drug is discontinued. These withdrawal symptoms can include new or worsening seizures, hallucinating (seeing things or hearing voices that do not exist), changes in behavior, sweating, uncontrollable shaking of a part of your body, stomach or muscle cramps, anxiety, or difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep.
Yes, use of Provanol Forte for short-term can help in providing relief from anxiety through relaxing the muscles of the body and suppressing abnormal activity of nerve cells in the brain.
Ideally Provanol Forte can be taken with food or without food post evening because its absorption is not affected by food. However, you are recommended to take it as per doctor's instructions.
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