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Giftum, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Conjunctivitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Giftum have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Giftum depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Giftum include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Dizziness. While these are the most often observed Giftum side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Giftum are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Giftum has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Giftum related warnings talks about Giftum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Giftum is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Myasthenia Gravis (MG), Brain and Nervous System, Tendon Injury (Tendinopathy) as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Giftum contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Giftum may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Giftum, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Giftum 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
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Is the use of Giftum safe for pregnant women?
Giftum can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Giftum, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Giftum safe during breastfeeding?
Taking Giftum may lead to serious side effects if you are breastfeeding. Giftum should not be taken by breastfeeding women unless prescribed by the doctor.
What is the effect of Giftum on the Kidneys?
Giftum does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Giftum on the Liver?
Giftum is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Giftum on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Giftum for the heart.
Giftum 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 Giftum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Giftum habit forming or addictive?
Giftum is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Giftum does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Giftum may have some adverse effects on the body.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Giftum is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Giftum
Giftum may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Giftum
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Giftum and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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