Entrogyl: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Entrogyl Information

Entrogyl is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis. The alternative uses of Entrogyl have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Entrogyl. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Entrogyl also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Entrogyl as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Entrogyl are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Entrogyl's effect during pregnancy is Moderate and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Entrogyl related warnings talks about Entrogyl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Entrogyl is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Entrogyl contraindications section.

Additionally, Entrogyl may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Entrogyl is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Entrogyl Benefits & Uses
Entrogyl Dosage & How to Take
Entrogyl Side Effects
Entrogyl Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Entrogyl with Other Drugs
Entrogyl Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Entrogyl
Entrogyl Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Entrogyl Benefits & Uses

Entrogyl is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Stomach Infection
Amebiasis
Giardiasis
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Parasitic Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Prostatitis

Other Benefits

Entrogyl Dosage & How to Take

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

Entrogyl Related Warnings

Is the use of Entrogyl safe for pregnant women?

Entrogyl may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Entrogyl again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Entrogyl safe during breastfeeding?

Entrogyl may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Entrogyl on the Kidneys?

Entrogyl rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Entrogyl on the Liver?

Information about safety of Entrogyl for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Entrogyl on the Heart?

You can take Entrogyl without any fear of damage to the heart.

Severe Interaction of Entrogyl with Other Drugs

Entrogyl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Life Threatening

Disulfiram

Severe

Phenobarbital

Alfuzosin

Amiodarone

Clarithromycin

Omeprazole

Apomorphine

Apomorphine Tablet

Quinidine

Disopyramide

Warfarin

Escitalopram

Prednisolone

Moderate

Mild

Amitriptyline

Probenecid

Entrogyl Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Entrogyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Peripheral Neuropathy
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Kidney Disease
Arrhythmia
Liver Disease
Kidney Cancer

Frequently asked Questions about Entrogyl

Is this Entrogyl habit forming or addictive?

Entrogyl does not cause addiction.

Entrogyl Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Entrogyl

Using Entrogyl with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Entrogyl

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Entrogyl and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Frequently asked Questions about Entrogyl

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Entrogyl treat urinary tract infections (UTI)?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Entrogyl cannot be used in the treatment of urinary tract infections (UTI). This is because Entrogyl is effective but is found to be badly-tolerated in patients suffering from urinary tract infections (UTI).

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Entrogyl?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Take Entrogyl as directed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Entrogyl cause high blood sugar?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Entrogyl cannot cause hyperglycemia (high blood sugar). There are no known cases. However, if you are in doubt you can discuss with your doctor to find out exact the cause for high blood sugar levels.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Entrogyl cause constipation?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Entrogyl can cause constipation and other stomach related side effects such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and stomach discomfort. You are recommended to eat non-spicy light meals along with fibrous fruits to avoid constipation and other stomach related problems. However, in case of severe constipation please inform your doctor right away.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Entrogyl safe to use?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Entrogyl 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 such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and constipation.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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