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Lester P, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Lester P has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Lester P. 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.
The side effects typically associated with Lester P include Diarrhoea. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Lester P as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Lester P go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lester P is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Lester P has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Lester P related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy, Heart Failure, Hepatic Encephalopathy must refrain from the use of Lester P since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Lester P contraindications section.
Besides this, Lester P may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Lester P, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Lester P 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 Lester P safe for pregnant women?
Lester P may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Lester P, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Lester P safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Lester P. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Lester P on the Kidneys?
Lester P can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Lester P on the Liver?
Lester P may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Lester P on the Heart?
Lester P has very mild side effects on the heart.
Lester P should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Unknown
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Lester P unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lester P habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Lester P has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Lester P you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Lester P should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Lester P cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Lester P
Taking Lester P with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lester P
Consuming Lester P with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Lester P can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.
No, Lester P is not used for treating stomach pain. The stomach pain could be due to some underlying medical condition which may require medical attention. If the pain does not subside within 1 day. Please consult your doctor without any further delay.
No, you can not take Lester P with the antihypertensive drugs because it reduces the effects of the antihypertensive medicine. However, if you experience any sign and symptoms of an adverse reaction after consuming medicine, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Lester P cannot be taken with aspirin. It may increase the chances of side effects if taken together. However, if you experience any undesirable effects after consuming medicine, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Lester P is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patient's to take this drug unnessacarily without doctor's advise.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 204
KD Tripathi. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 206-207
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