Risofos 150 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Post Menopausal Osteoporosis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Risofos 150 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Risofos 150 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Risofos 150 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Risofos 150 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Risofos 150 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Risofos 150 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Risofos 150 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Infections, Gastritis, Peptic Ulcer must refrain from the use of Risofos 150 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Risofos 150 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Risofos 150 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Risofos 150 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Risofos 150 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Risofos 150 Tablet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Risofos 150 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Risofos can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Risofos 150 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Risofos. If you see any side effects, stop taking Risofos immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Risofos again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Risofos 150 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Risofos. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Risofos 150 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Risofos on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Risofos 150 Tablet on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Risofos on the heart have been reported.
Risofos 150 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Risofos 150 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Risofos 150 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Risofos 150 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Risofos 150 Tablet since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Risofos 150 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Risofos 150 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Risofos 150 Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Risofos 150 Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Risofos 150 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Risofos 150 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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