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Polytorva is a prescription medicine. Polytorva 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 Polytorva. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Polytorva include Headache, Nasopharyngitis, Diarrhoea. While these are the most often observed Polytorva side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Polytorva are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Polytorva's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Polytorva's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Polytorva is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Alcoholism, Asthma as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Polytorva contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Polytorva with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Polytorva, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Polytorva 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 |
Is the use of Polytorva safe for pregnant women?
Polytorva shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Polytorva safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Polytorva on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Polytorva on the Kidneys?
Polytorva rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Polytorva on the Liver?
Polytorva is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Polytorva on the Heart?
Polytorva is rarely harmful for the heart.
Polytorva 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 Polytorva unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Polytorva habit forming or addictive?
Polytorva does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Polytorva
Taking Polytorva with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Polytorva
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Polytorva and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Polytorva is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause very unpleasant side effects. Hence, patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
Yes, Polytorva is safe to use, if taken in a prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed at regular doses such as confusion, diarrhea, joint pain, and muscle pain. Do not hesitate to inform your doctor if you are facing any of the above.
No, use of Polytorva does not cause memory loss in the patients who are taking it. It has not been reported to cause memory loss.
Yes, Polytorva might cause hair loss but it occurs very rarely. This problem goes away after discontinuation of the drug. However, if you notice excessive hair loss then consult it with your doctor.
Yes, Polytorva can be taken in the morning. It can be taken anytime once in a day with food or without food or as advised by your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
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