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Andial Liquid, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Liquid. It is primarily used for the treatment of Diarrhoea. Andial Liquid 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 Andial Liquid. 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 Andial Liquid as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Andial Liquid go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Andial Liquid has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Andial Liquid has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Andial Liquid related warnings section.
Andial Liquid is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Gastritis, Ulcerative Colitis as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Andial Liquid are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Andial Liquid with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Andial Liquid is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Andial Liquid 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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Andial Liquid safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Andial.
Is the use of Andial Liquid safe during breastfeeding?
Andial should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Andial Liquid on the Kidneys?
Andial rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Andial Liquid on the Liver?
Andial is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Andial Liquid on the Heart?
Andial is rarely harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Andial Liquid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Andial Liquid habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Andial Liquid.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Andial Liquid, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Andial Liquid can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Andial Liquid should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Andial Liquid cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Andial Liquid
There is no information on the effects of taking Andial Liquid with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Andial Liquid
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Andial Liquid.
No, Andial is not a steroid. It contains loperamide which belongs to the class of drug known as an antidiarrheal agent.
Yes, Andial can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking Andial along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Andial is not given to the infant. It is not approved the drug for treating acute diarrhea under the 12 years of age (infant and children)
Yes, Andial is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as a headache and fatigue. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Andial should not be discontinued without doctors advice if it has been prescribed by your doctor. If you are taking this drug by yourself then it can be discontinued.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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