Sprot Plus Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Sprot Plus Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Sprot Plus Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Sprot Plus Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache, Flatulence. Some other side effects of Sprot Plus Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Sprot Plus Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Sprot Plus Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Sprot Plus Tablet related warnings talks about Sprot Plus Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Sprot Plus Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Sprot Plus Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Sprot Plus Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sprot Plus Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Sprot Plus Tablet is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Sprot Plus Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Sprot Plus without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Sprot Plus Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Sprot Plus.
What is the effect of Sprot Plus Tablet on the Kidneys?
Sprot Plus is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Sprot Plus Tablet on the Liver?
Sprot Plus is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Sprot Plus Tablet on the Heart?
Using Sprot Plus does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sprot Plus Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sprot Plus Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Sprot Plus Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Sprot Plus Tablet
You can take Sprot Plus Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sprot Plus Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Sprot Plus Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Sprot Plus is not used directly to treat diarrhea. However, it is used to treat the symptoms of giardiasis (intestinal infection) such as dehydration from diarrhea.
Discontinuation of Sprot Plus on your own can cause unwanted side effects. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
No, Sprot Plus does not cause high blood pressure (hypertension). However, if you are in doubt you can discuss with your doctor to find out the exact reason behind high blood pressure.
Sprot Plus acts on the DNA structure of bacterial and protozoan cells and disrupts its helical structure resulting in the death of bacteria and protozoa. Infections caused due to pathogens are eradicated completely when taken in prescribed dosage and duration.
Sprot Plus is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.
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