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Dc, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Dc have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Dc 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Dc are Sensitive to light. Some other side effects of Dc have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Dc 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.
In addition, Dc's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Dc's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Dc contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Dc with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Dc is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Dc 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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Adult(Male) |
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Adult(Female) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Dc safe for pregnant women?
DC Capsule shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Dc safe during breastfeeding?
DC Capsule may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Dc on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of DC Capsule on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dc on the Liver?
DC Capsule is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Dc on the Heart?
DC Capsule is completely safe for the heart.
Dc should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dc unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dc habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Dc is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Dc as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Dc is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dc is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dc
When consumed with certain foods, Dc may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dc
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Dc and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Avoid taking DC Capsule with penicillin. Because DC Capsule is bacteriostatic which may affect the bactericidal effect of penicillin.
Yes, DC Capsule can effectively relieve from acne by decreasing the concentration oil which causes acne. It is a drug of choice for treating acne or skin infection.
DC Capsule can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, DC Capsule can be taken with prednisolone. It effectively relieves from the ace and skin infection. DC Capsule helps to prevent infection while prednisolone helps to reduce inflammation.
DC Capsule works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is essential for bacterial growth and prevent us from bacterial infection. It also killed the certain bacteria which decreases the level of a chemical that causes ace and protects us from acne.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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