Pentolate Benefits & Uses

Pentolate is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Uveitis

Pentolate 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
Adult	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Eye Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1 drop Dosage Route: Ophthalmic Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pentolate Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pentolate is used -

Pentolate Related Warnings

Is the use of Pentolate safe for pregnant women?

Pentolate may have some side effects during pregnancy. Pregnant women should discontinue the use of Pentolate, and talk to their doctor, if they notice any discomfort.

Moderate
Is the use of Pentolate safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Pentolate as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Pentolate on the Kidneys?

There are no side effects of Pentolate on the kidneys.

Safe
What is the effect of Pentolate on the Liver?

Using Pentolate does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Pentolate on the Heart?

Side effects of Pentolate rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pentolate with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Phenylephrine

Chlorpheniramine,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Pentolate Contraindications

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

Down Syndrome
Glaucoma

Frequently asked Questions about Pentolate

Is this Pentolate habit forming or addictive?

Pentolate is not addictive in nature.

No
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 Pentolate can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Pentolate is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Pentolate in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Pentolate Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pentolate

Taking Pentolate with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pentolate

Information about the interaction of Pentolate and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 118

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1402

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