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Egt, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. Egt also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Egt. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Egt are Constipation, Heartburn, Nausea or vomiting. While these are the most often observed Egt side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Egt are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Egt is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Egt related warnings talks about Egt's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Egt can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Egt in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Asthma, Smoking Addiction. Some other conditions that can be affected by Egt are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Egt may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Egt is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Egt is used to treat the following -
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 Egt safe for pregnant women?
Egt may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Egt, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Egt safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Egt. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Egt on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Egt. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Egt on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Egt. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Egt on the Heart?
Egt can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Egt 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 Egt unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Egt habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Egt is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Egt
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Egt, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Egt
Taking Egt with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 219
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Guaifenesin
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 629-631
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 223
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1182-1183