Irigan is a prescription drug, available for use as Solution. It is typically used for the treatment of Cough. Irigan also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Irigan is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Irigan are Diarrhoea, Muscle cramps or spasms (painful), Tachycardia. Usually, these side effects of Irigan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Irigan has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Irigan related warnings talks about Irigan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Irigan is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease, Heart Disease are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Irigan contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Irigan with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Irigan, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Irigan is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Is the use of Irigan safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Irigan will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Irigan safe during breastfeeding?
No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Irigan on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Irigan will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Irigan on the Kidneys?
Irigan may have severe effects on your kidney, so do not take it without consulting your doctor.
What is the effect of Irigan on the Liver?
Effects of Irigan on the liver can be severe. It is not safe for use without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Irigan on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Irigan. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Irigan 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 Irigan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Irigan habit forming or addictive?
Irigan is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Irigan does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Irigan only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Irigan is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Irigan
When consumed with certain foods, Irigan may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Irigan
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Irigan.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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