Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. The alternative uses of Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension include Dry Mouth. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension 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 Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension related warnings section.
Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease, Drug Allergies as it can result in adverse effects. The section on Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension 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.
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension 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 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension 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 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension 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 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension 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 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension on the Heart?
Grenil is not harmful for the heart.
Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension 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 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension
Taking Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Grenil 20 Mg/500 Mg Suspension 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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