Shanchol, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Cholera.

The right dosage of Shanchol depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Shanchol include Nausea or vomiting, Loss of appetite, Abdominal Pain. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Shanchol can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Shanchol are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Shanchol has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Shanchol has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Shanchol related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Shanchol are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Shanchol may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Shanchol is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.