Grenil is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup,Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Grenil have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Grenil. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Grenil are Dry Mouth. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Grenil can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Grenil go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Grenil has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Grenil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Grenil related warnings section.
Grenil can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Grenil in conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Grenil contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Grenil with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Grenil, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Grenil 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
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Grenil is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Grenil safe for pregnant women?
Grenil can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Grenil, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Grenil safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Grenil. If you see any side effects, stop taking Grenil immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Grenil again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Grenil on the Kidneys?
Grenil can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Grenil on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Grenil. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Grenil on the Heart?
Grenil is not harmful for the heart.
Grenil 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 Grenil unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Grenil habit forming or addictive?
Grenil does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Grenil
Taking Grenil with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Grenil
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Grenil with alcohol will be.
Grenil is primarily used to reduce pain and fever. It can a for other conditions such as a headache, muscle aches, backache, toothaches, and colds.
As we know Grenil is most widely used 'over-the-counter' analgesic/antipyretic medicine. However, paracetamol overdose can cause serious adverse effects on the liver, it may be fatal. But fortunately, there is an antidote, N-acetylcysteine (NAC) given within 8 hours of Grenil ingestion which usually can prevent all serious side effects of Grenil poisoning. However, do not take NAC without consulting a doctor as your doctor will tell you the right way and methods to help you relieve from this drug poisoning.
Yes, Grenil can be taken with a multivitamin. No harmful interactions found between them. However, this is not necessarily mean no interaction exists. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, you can take Grenil with tramadol. The combination of Grenil and tramadol are prescribed by doctors to relieve from severe to moderate pain. However, do not take it on your own.
Yes, Grenil can be taken safely with a less sedative antihistaminic drug like cetirizine and loratadine etc. No harmful effects are reported. However, another group of antihistamine drug which causes drowsiness and sleepiness like chlorpheniramine, diphenhydramine etc. should not be taken together unless and until recommended by your doctor.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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