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Lactomide, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Lactomide has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Lactomide depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
While these are the most often observed Lactomide side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Lactomide are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Lactomide is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Lactomide's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Lactomide is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Diabetes as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Lactomide have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Lactomide may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Lactomide is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Lactomide is used to treat the following -
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 Lactomide safe for pregnant women?
Lactomide can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Lactomide safe during breastfeeding?
Lactomide does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Lactomide on the Kidneys?
Lactomide is completely safe for kidneys.
What is the effect of Lactomide on the Liver?
Lactomide may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Lactomide on the Heart?
Lactomide has very mild side effects on the heart.
Lactomide 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 Lactomide unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Lactomide habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Lactomide is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Lactomide
It is safe to take Lactomide with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Lactomide
Consumption of alcohol and Lactomide together may have severe effects on your health.
Lactomide is used to provide relief from swelling and high blood pressure. It is not used to provide relief from bloating (swollen belly after eating food which might be caused by excessive gas production). If you are experiencing bloating caused by food then try to eat slowly, chew your food completely. Take fiber rich food also try to eat food in less quantity at a time. Taking probiotics or digestive enzyme supplements might be helpful in reducing bloating.
Yes, Lactomide can cause diarrhea but this occurs only in a few cases. It is a known side effect of this medicine. The exact cause behind this is not known. To keep yourself well hydrated, drink plenty of fluids while using this drug. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Lactomide reduces blood pressure. It works by increasing the rate of urine formation by inhibiting the sodium and potassium reabsorption from the kidney, this leads to decrease in blood volume and blood pressure which provides relief from high blood pressure to the patient.
Take Lactomide as advised by your doctor. Do not discontinue the drug suddenly or take it longer than prescribed by your doctor.
Lactomide is a prescription drug, hence do not take Lactomide without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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