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Zen Retard 400 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Epilepsy, Trigeminal Neuralgia are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Zen Retard 400 Tablet have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Zen Retard 400 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Zen Retard 400 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zen Retard 400 Tablet 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.
In addition, Zen Retard 400 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Zen Retard 400 Tablet related warnings talks about Zen Retard 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Zen Retard 400 Tablet can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Zen Retard 400 Tablet in conditions like Depression, Liver Disease, Kidney Disease. Other contraindications of Zen Retard 400 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Zen Retard 400 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Zen Retard 400 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Zen Retard 400 Tablet 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Zen Retard 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Zen. If you are pregnant, do not take Zen without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Zen Retard 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Zen on breastfeeding women are very mild.
What is the effect of Zen Retard 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Zen rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zen Retard 400 Tablet on the Liver?
Zen has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Zen Retard 400 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Zen rarely affect the heart.
Zen Retard 400 Tablet 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 Zen Retard 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zen Retard 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Zen Retard 400 Tablet. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Zen Retard 400 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Zen Retard 400 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Yes, Zen Retard 400 Tablet is useful in treating mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zen Retard 400 Tablet
Zen Retard 400 Tablet may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zen Retard 400 Tablet
Taking Zen Retard 400 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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