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Elagesic Fort is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Other than this, Elagesic Fort has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Elagesic Fort 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.
Elagesic Fort also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Dizziness, Bloating or fullness. While these are the most often observed Elagesic Fort side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Elagesic Fort 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.
In addition, Elagesic Fort's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Elagesic Fort's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Asthma, Edema, Skin Rash must refrain from the use of Elagesic Fort since this can cause severe adverse effects.
Drug reaction of Elagesic Fort with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Elagesic Fort is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Elagesic Fort 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
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Elagesic Fort safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Elagesic Fort. It is best to stop taking Elagesic Fort immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Elagesic Fort safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Elagesic Fort. Immediately discontinue Elagesic Fort if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Elagesic Fort on the Kidneys?
Effects of Elagesic Fort on kidney can be severe. It is not safe to use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Elagesic Fort on the Liver?
Use of Elagesic Fort may be dangerous for the liver. Do not use it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Elagesic Fort on the Heart?
Elagesic Fort may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Elagesic Fort 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 Elagesic Fort unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Elagesic Fort habit forming or addictive?
Elagesic Fort does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Elagesic Fort as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Elagesic Fort only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Elagesic Fort cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Elagesic Fort
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Elagesic Fort and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Elagesic Fort
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Elagesic Fort with alcohol will be.
Yes, Elagesic Fort might be used for dental pain if other effective painkillers are not available. It is not preferred as the first-line drug of choice for dental pain. It is not advised to take this medicine by yourself, always take it on doctor's advice.
Elagesic Fort can be taken as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. You might be taking it when you feel pain, therefore, do not take Elagesic Fort when it is not required. Please follow the instructions of your doctor completely.
Elagesic Fort is taken by mouth since it is available in the form of a tablet, suspension, and syrup. It should be ideally taken with food so that it doesn't cause gastric irritation. Elagesic Fort should be taken exactly as prescribed by a doctor. One should not take more or less of it or take it more frequently.
No, Elagesic Fort does not contain aspirin or ibuprofen. Elagesic Fort is the brand name for a compound called mefenamic acid which is used for treating mild to moderate pain. Aspirin and ibuprofen are also NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) like Elagesic Fort.
Yes, it is safe to take Elagesic Fort for as long as it is recommended by your doctor. However, it may cause certain side effects in some people like constipation, diarrhea, bloating or gas, ringing in the ears, nervousness, headache, and dizziness. Please talk to your doctor immediately if you suffer from any of these side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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