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Gentalose 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Gentalose safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Gentalose in pregnant women.
Is the use of Gentalose safe during breastfeeding?
Gentalose may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gentalose on the Kidneys?
Gentalose does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gentalose on the Liver?
Gentalose is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Gentalose on the Heart?
Using Gentalose does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Gentalose 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 Gentalose unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gentalose habit forming or addictive?
Gentalose is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Gentalose since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Gentalose only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gentalose for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gentalose
Taking Gentalose with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gentalose
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Gentalose and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
You might have to take Gentalose for as long as constipation or hepatic encephalopathy lasts. For constipation, your doctor might prescribe it for a week. For hepatic encephalopathy, your doctor might prescribe it for several months. It is extremely important that you take Gentalose for as long as it is prescribed your doctor.
Yes, Gentalose can be used in children. Constipation is one of the highly prevalent problems in childhood. In children above 6 months of age, dietary modifications are recommended for the prevention and management of constipation, however, if there is no respite, osmotic laxatives such as lactulose have been found to be effective.
Self-medicating and then discontinuing Gentalose as per one's own will can have detrimental effects on one's health as there are chances of a relapse. It is thus recommended that one takes Gentalose as prescribed by the doctor and continues with the treatment as per the recommendations.
Yes, Gentalose is associated with bloating and distention. This is because Gentalose produces gas upon its degradation in the colon. If you experience excess bloating after taking Gentalose, please consult your doctor about taking an alternative medicine. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the right treatment for you.
Yes, Gentalose can be used for the prevention of stroke. It gets fermented in the intestine and in the process, a large amount of hydrogen is produced which acts as an anti-oxidant and thus, prevents stroke. However, a large number of studies is still required to validate the association.
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 739
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