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Acrogyl is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension. Bacterial Infections, Stomach Infection, Amebiasis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Acrogyl has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Acrogyl depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Common side effects of Acrogyl include Nausea or vomiting, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Acrogyl as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Acrogyl 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.
Acrogyl's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Moderate while nursing. Warnings related to Acrogyl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Acrogyl is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease, Heart Disease, Peripheral Neuropathy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Acrogyl have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Acrogyl have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Acrogyl is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Acrogyl 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
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Is the use of Acrogyl safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Acrogyl in pregnant women.
Is the use of Acrogyl safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Acrogyl. Immediately discontinue Acrogyl 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 Acrogyl on the Kidneys?
Acrogyl has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Acrogyl on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Acrogyl on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Acrogyl on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Acrogyl on the heart have been reported.
Acrogyl 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 Acrogyl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acrogyl habit forming or addictive?
Acrogyl does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Acrogyl you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Acrogyl is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acrogyl cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Acrogyl
You can take Acrogyl with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acrogyl
Taking Acrogyl with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Acrogyl can be taken orally preferably after a light meal. This medicine can applied topically also. Duration, of course, will vary according to the severity of bacterial/protozoal infection.
Yes, Acrogyl 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.
Yes, Acrogyl can cause stomach upset, abdominal cramps, constipation, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after taking this drug.
No, Acrogyl is not effective in candida (fungal infections) because it is an anti-amoebic and antiprotozoal drug, it is only effective for bacterial and protozoal infections.
Acrogyl is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to consume this medicine if you don't require it.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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