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Megadol is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup, Tablet. The alternative uses of Megadol have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Megadol 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Megadol are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Constipation. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Megadol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Megadol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Megadol has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Megadol related warnings talks about Megadol's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Megadol can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Megadol in conditions like Allergy, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Megadol have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Megadol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Megadol is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Megadol 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Megadol safe for pregnant women?
Megadol can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Megadol right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Megadol safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Megadol. If you see any side effects, stop taking Megadol immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Megadol again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Megadol on the Kidneys?
Megadol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Megadol on the Liver?
Megadol is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Megadol on the Heart?
Megadol has very mild side effects on the heart.
Megadol 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 Megadol unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Megadol habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Megadol has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Megadol will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Megadol is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Megadol in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Megadol
Taking Megadol with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Megadol
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Megadol and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, the risk of a heart disease increases with the intake of Megadol, especially during a long-term use, in comparison to those people who do not use Megadol. The drug should be avoided if you have had a history heart attack or cardiac ailments. You must inform your doctor if someone in your family had a heart attack or a stroke, if you smoke, or if you have ever had high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and diabetes. Call for the emergency help right away if you experience slurred speech, shortness of breath, chest pain or weakness in one side of the body.
During pain caused due to an injury, the brain releases a chemical known as prostaglandins. This chemical is also often responsible for causing fever, swelling or inflammation. Ibuprofen blocks the synthesis of this chemical and exerts its action.
Megadol should be taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Longterm use is associated with various adverse effects like stomach upset, kidney damage, heart problems, etc., therefore, stop the usage if you experience any adverse effect.
Megadol is available in the form of a tablet, chewable tablet, suspension and drops, and syrup. Prescription Megadol is taken every 4 to 6 hours for arthritis and pain. Adults and children older than 12 years may take non-prescription Megadol every 4 to 6 hours. Children and infants may be given Megadol every 6 to 8 hours. It is important to take Megadol with food or milk so as to prevent stomach upset. If you are taking Megadol every day, remember to take it at the same time. Megadol is also available in combination with other drugs for treating cold and cough. If you have prescribed a combination containing Megadol, do not take any non-prescription drug containing Megadol as it might cause overdosage. Shake the drops and suspensions well before use.
Megadol is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) which is used for the treatment of tenderness, swelling, stiffness, and pain associated with osteoarthritis in which there is a breakdown of the lining of the joints, and rheumatoid arthritis in which there is swelling of the lining of the joints. It is also used for alleviation of the menstrual pain, before and during the menstrual cycle. It is also used to relieve fever and pain associated with a headache, minor aches, sprains, common cold, toothache, and backache. It also shows the antiplatelet effect which means it prevents the formation of blood clots. Megadol is used for the treatment of psoriatic arthritis (a chronic skin disease causing scaling and swelling), gouty arthritis (which develops from the built up of some chemical in the joints) and ankylosing spondylitis (arthritis that affects the spine).
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