Low Dex

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Low Dex Information

Low Dex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Common Cold, Allergy, Asthma. Other than this, Low Dex has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Low Dex. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Low Dex also has some side effects, the most common being Skin scar, Dryness, Itching or burning. Some other side effects of Low Dex have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Low Dex 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.

In addition, Low Dex's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Low Dex has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Low Dex related warnings section.

Low Dex can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Low Dex in conditions like Heart Disease, Infections, Liver Disease. Other contraindications of Low Dex have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Low Dex may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Low Dex is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.



Low Dex Benefits & Uses

Low Dex is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Low Dex Dosage & How to Take

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

Low Dex Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Low Dex safe for pregnant women?


    No research has not been done till date on the safety of Low Dex for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

  • Is the use of Low Dex safe during breastfeeding?


    Information about safety of Low Dex for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

  • What is the effect of Low Dex on the Kidneys?


    There is no research available on the side effects of Low Dex on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

  • What is the effect of Low Dex on the Liver?


    Side effects of Low Dex on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

  • What is the effect of Low Dex on the Heart?


    In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Low Dex on the heart, information on safety of Low Dex for the heart is unavailable.



Severe Interaction of Low Dex with Other Drugs

Low Dex should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Low Dex Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Low Dex unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Low Dex

  • Is this Low Dex habit forming or addictive?


    Low Dex is not addictive in nature.

Low Dex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Low Dex


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Low Dex with food.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Low Dex


    No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Low Dex with alcohol will be.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


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