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Hydrolin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ulcerative Colitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Hydrolin have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Hydrolin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Hydrolin are Skin Rash, Facial swelling, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful). Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Hydrolin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Hydrolin go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Hydrolin is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Hydrolin related warnings talks about Hydrolin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Hydrolin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Hydrolin with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Hydrolin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Hydrolin 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
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Hydrolin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Hydrolin safe for pregnant women?
Hydrolin may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Hydrolin again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Hydrolin safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Hydrolin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Hydrolin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Hydrolin on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Hydrolin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Hydrolin on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Hydrolin. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Hydrolin only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Hydrolin on the Heart?
Hydrolin 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.
Hydrolin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hydrolin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Hydrolin habit forming or addictive?
Hydrolin is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Hydrolin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Hydrolin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Hydrolin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Hydrolin
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Hydrolin, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hydrolin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Hydrolin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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