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Livogen is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup, Drops, Capsule, Tablet, Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Iron Deficiency Anemia. The alternative uses of Livogen have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Livogen depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Livogen can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Livogen normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Livogen has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Livogen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Livogen contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Livogen with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Livogen is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Livogen 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Is the use of Livogen safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Livogen safely.
Is the use of Livogen safe during breastfeeding?
Livogen does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Livogen on the Kidneys?
Livogen is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Livogen on the Liver?
Using Livogen does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Livogen on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Livogen for the heart.
Livogen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Livogen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Livogen habit forming or addictive?
Livogen does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Livogen
Taking Livogen with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Livogen
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Livogen.
The major role of Livogen is the prevention and treatment of iron deficiency anemia. It also has immune-enhancing, cognition enhancing and anticancer activities.
Livogen is available in the form of a tablet, capsule, syrup, drop, suspension, and injection. It is to be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. One should take the dose at the same time every day to avoid missing or skipping it. Livogen may cause nausea, diarrhea and stomach cramps. It is, therefore, important to take it with some food. Milk, calcium, and antacids should not be taken at the same time as that of Livogen.
No, Livogen doesn't cause leg cramps. In fact, deficiency of iron leads to leg cramps.
It is safe to take Livogen in the recommended doses. However, in some people, it may cause certain side effects like nausea, vomiting, cramps, etc. If you experience any of these side effects, please report to your doctor immediately.
Yes, Livogen can be taken with vitamin C as the latter increases the absorption of iron into the body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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