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Winspar is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Bacterial Infections, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Winspar also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Winspar depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Winspar also has some side effects, the most common being Headache, Photosensitivity, Itching or burning. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Winspar can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Winspar normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Winspar is Moderate for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Winspar has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Winspar related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Winspar since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Winspar contraindications section.
Additionally, Winspar may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Winspar is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Winspar 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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Is the use of Winspar safe for pregnant women?
Winspar can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Winspar, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Winspar safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Winspar. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Winspar on the Kidneys?
Winspar rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Winspar on the Liver?
Side effects of Winspar on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Winspar on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Winspar on the heart have been reported.
Winspar 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 Winspar unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Winspar habit forming or addictive?
Winspar does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Winspar can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Winspar is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Winspar for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Winspar
You can take Winspar with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Winspar
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Winspar.
Winspar may be taken with or without the meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
Yes, Winspar can cause a headache, this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, consider taking a mild painkiller, applying balms and complete rest. Even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Yes, you can take Winspar for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue this medicine without consulting your doctor.
Winspar is a prescription drug, hence do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Winspar can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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