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Duet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Duet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Duet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Duet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Duet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Duet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Duet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Duet related warnings section.
Duet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Duet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Duet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Duet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Duet 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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Duet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Duet safely.
Is the use of Duet safe during breastfeeding?
Duet is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Duet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Duet. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Duet on the Liver?
Duet may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Duet on the Heart?
Duet is rarely harmful for the heart.
Duet 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 Duet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Duet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Duet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Duet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Duet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Duet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Duet
It is safe to take Duet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Duet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Duet with alcohol will be.
Duet 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.
Yes, you can take Duet 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.
Discontinuing Duet on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
Yes, Duet can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of the gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine.
Yes, Duet can treat ear infection caused by bacteria. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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