Sidose Suspension: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Sidose Information

Sidose is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Intestinal Worms. Sidose also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Sidose is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Sidose include Headache, Nausea or vomiting, Hair Loss. While these are the most often observed Sidose side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Sidose 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.

In addition, Sidose's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Sidose related warnings talks about Sidose's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Sidose is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Kidney Disease, Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Sidose have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Sidose with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Sidose is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Sidose Benefits & Uses
Sidose Dosage & How to Take
Sidose Side Effects
Sidose Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Sidose with Other Drugs
Sidose Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Sidose
Sidose Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Sidose Benefits & Uses

Sidose is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Intestinal Worms

Other Benefits

Sidose 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

Sidose Related Warnings

Is the use of Sidose safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Sidose. If you are pregnant, do not take Sidose without a doctor's advice.

Severe
Is the use of Sidose safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Sidose for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Sidose on the Kidneys?

Sidose rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sidose on the Liver?

Use of Sidose may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Sidose on the Heart?

Sidose has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Sidose with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Clozapine

Moderate

Lopinavir

Diltiazem

Mild

Atropine

Hyoscine

Sidose Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Cerebral Malaria
Kidney Disease
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Sidose

Is this Sidose habit forming or addictive?

Yes, Sidose can get addictive. Consume it only after doctor's advise.

Yes
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Sidose since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Sidose, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Sidose for mental disorders.

No

Sidose Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sidose

Taking Sidose with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sidose

Taking Sidose and alcohol together may cause some problems. If you notice any of these side effects, it is best to go to your doctor.

Mild

Frequently asked Questions about Sidose

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Sidose?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Sidose should be taken with a meal, especially with a fatty meal which helps in absorption of a drug. Preferably taken at night which helps, your worm will come out with feces. However, take it exactly as your doctor recommended you to take it.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Sidose work?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Sidose is broad-spectrum anthelmintic. It has a multidimensional mechanism of action. It mainly works by inhibiting the cell division, motility disruption, glycogen depletion, and tubulin. Hence, in this way, it kills the parasite.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Sidose an antibiotic?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

No, Sidose is not an antibiotic, it is an anthelmintic used to treat infection caused by parasite-like roundworm, hookworm, pinworm, and threadworm.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Sidose without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Sidose 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Sidose cause hair loss?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Sidose may cause hair loss. It is reversible, may grow back after stopping the medicine. However, if you experience hair loss after consuming medicine, immediately inform a doctor and follow his/her instruction.