Renicol Ointment is a prescription medicine that is available as a Ointment. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Renicol Ointment have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Renicol Ointment 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Renicol Ointment as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Renicol Ointment are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Renicol Ointment's effect during pregnancy is Severe and Severe while nursing. Further, the section on Renicol Ointment related warnings talks about Renicol Ointment's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Renicol Ointment is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease, Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Renicol Ointment are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Renicol Ointment may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Renicol Ointment, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Renicol Ointment 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Renicol Ointment is used -
Mild
Is the use of Renicol Ointment safe for pregnant women?
Renicol shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Renicol Ointment safe during breastfeeding?
Renicol should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Renicol Ointment on the Kidneys?
Renicol has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Renicol Ointment on the Liver?
Renicol can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Renicol Ointment on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Renicol. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Renicol Ointment should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Renicol Ointment unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Renicol Ointment habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Renicol Ointment is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Renicol Ointment does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Renicol Ointment only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Renicol Ointment in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Renicol Ointment
Some foods when eaten with Renicol Ointment can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Renicol Ointment
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Renicol Ointment with alcohol.
Take Renicol as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Renicol is helpful in typhoid fever. It is used in the management of acute typhoid fever caused by Salmonella species. It is usually given after 8 -10 days of the treatment when the fever of the patient is completely going down over this duration to prevent the relapse of the typhoid infection.
Yes, Renicol might cause aplastic anemia which is a type of anemia in which the body is not able to make new red blood cells. Renicol induces aplastic anemia by suppressing the red bone marrow which produces new red blood cells. However, it is reversible and the red blood cells production by red bone marrow is restored after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Renicol can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Renicol covers all anaerobes. It effectively inhibits most of the anaerobic bacteria at therapeutic doses. An antibiotic sensitivity test is always recommended to confirm its susceptibility.
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