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Penclav is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Injection, Syrup. Other than this, Penclav has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Penclav depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Penclav have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Penclav 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.
Penclav's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Penclav's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Penclav can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Penclav in conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice. Other contraindications of Penclav have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Penclav with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Penclav is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Penclav 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 |
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 Penclav is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Penclav safe for pregnant women?
Penclav is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Penclav safe during breastfeeding?
Penclav is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Penclav on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Penclav. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Penclav on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Penclav. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Penclav on the Heart?
Penclav has very mild side effects on the heart.
Penclav 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 Penclav unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Penclav habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Penclav.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Penclav, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Penclav can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Penclav should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Penclav is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Penclav
Taking Penclav with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Penclav
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Penclav and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, you can take Penclav with paracetamol. No clinical drug-drug interactions have observed between them. However, if you feel any side effects after consuming these two medicine at the same time then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Penclav can be taken with cough medicine. Clinically no harmful drug-drug interactions have been reported between them. However, if you feel any side effects after taking these two medicines at the same time, please inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Penclav can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. Please consult your doctor for the best treatment and diagnosis for cough.
Penclav should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 3 - 7-day course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
No, Penclav does not cause sleepiness. However, if you feel or experience sleepiness or drowsiness after taking this medicine, please inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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