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O Sal is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Suspension. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Ear Infection, Bacterial Infections. O Sal also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of O Sal 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of O Sal as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of O Sal 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, O Sal's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if O Sal has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the O Sal related warnings section.
O Sal can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid O Sal in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Some other conditions that can be affected by O Sal are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for O Sal have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for O Sal, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
O Sal 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of O Sal safe for pregnant women?
O Sal can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using O Sal, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of O Sal safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of O Sal. Immediately discontinue O Sal if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of O Sal on the Kidneys?
O Sal may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of O Sal on the Liver?
O Sal has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of O Sal on the Heart?
O Sal is rarely harmful for the heart.
O Sal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take O Sal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this O Sal habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to O Sal.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking O Sal you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, O Sal is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, O Sal cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and O Sal
Taking O Sal with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and O Sal
Consumption of alcohol and O Sal together may have severe effects on your health.
Yes O Sal is used to treat typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistance to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. however, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
O Sal is not recommended as the first-line of drug for treating sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it, after doctor's advice.
Yes, long-term use of O Sal can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some people. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Yes, O Sal causes constipation. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you experience severe constipation after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
O Sal can be taken with doxycycline. No drug-drug interactions are reported between them. Doxycyclin also does not affect the absorption of this drug. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist. Please consult your doctor, if you feel any complication after consuming these two medicines at the same time.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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