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Ocurest is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. The alternative uses of Ocurest have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ocurest. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Ocurest include Enlarged (dilated) pupils, Headache, Dizziness. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ocurest can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ocurest go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Ocurest has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ocurest's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Ocurest is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Glaucoma, Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Ocurest contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Ocurest may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ocurest, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Ocurest 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ocurest is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ocurest safe for pregnant women?
Ocurest may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Ocurest again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Ocurest safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Ocurest for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ocurest on the Kidneys?
Ocurest rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ocurest on the Liver?
Ocurest is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ocurest on the Heart?
Ocurest may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Ocurest 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 Ocurest unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ocurest habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ocurest is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Ocurest
It is safe to take Ocurest with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ocurest
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Ocurest with alcohol.
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 136
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vazculep (phenylephrine hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 135-136
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1020-1022