Some common medications if used indiscriminately have side effects. They should be used with caution and under Doctors prescription. Here are some medicines and their contra indications. In this articleDry coughAnti-asthmaticAnti-histaminesAnti-malarialsAnti-helmeniticsAnti-fungalAnti-amoebicsDry cough Product: Codeine For Children: Should be avoided below 1 year For Pregnant Women: Caution - May adversely affect the babys breathing if taken during labour For Breastfeeding Mothers: Caution Contra-indications*: Chronic renal and hepatic dysfunction Caution: May be habit forming Anti-asthmatic Product: Salbutamol and Terbutalin Sulfate For Children: Caution in children below 12 years. Caution with the syrup in less than 2 years For Pregnant Women: Caution - Adverse effects unlikely with the aerosols For Breastfeeding Mothers: Caution - use only if clearly indicated Contra-indications*: Chronic renal and hepatic dysfunction Caution: --------- Anti-histamines Product: Chlorpheniramine Maleate, Diphenhydramine For Children: --------- For Pregnant Women: Caution For Breastfeeding Mothers: --------- Contra-indications*: --------- Caution: Causes drowsiness Anti-malarials Product: Chloroquine, Quinine For Children: Reduced dose necessary For Pregnant Women: High doses may affect the baby. For Breastfeeding Mothers: Caution Contra-indications*: Renal and hepatic impairment, epilepsy Caution: --------- Anti-helmenitics Product: Mebendazole For Children: Contra-indicated in age below 2 years For Pregnant Women: Contra-indicated For Breastfeeding Mothers: Use with caution only if clearly indicated Contra-indications*: Impaired renal function Caution: Blood count to be monitored Anti-fungal Product: Clotrimazole For Children: No specific problems For Pregnant Women: No evidence of risk to the developing baby For Breastfeeding Mothers: No evidence of risk Contra-indications*: Hypersensitivity Caution: Should not be used during menstrual cycle Anti-amoebics Product: Metronidazole For Children: Reduced dose necessary For Pregnant Women: Contra-indicated - safety not established For Breastfeeding Mothers: Caution Contra-indications*: Chronic hepatic and renal disorder Caution: ------------ *Not to be used in the conditions stated, because it could cause complications
Some common medications if used indiscriminately have side effects. They should be used with caution and under Doctor's prescription. Here are some medicines and their contra indications.
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