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Pidotimune 800mg Tablet

Salt Composition: PIDOTIMOD

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Pidotimune 800mg Tablet

Categories: Infectious Disease

Conditions: Immune Disorder

Product Introduction

Pidotimune 800mg tablet contains the active ingredient Pidotimod, which belongs to the class of vaccines and immunologicals. It functions as an immunostimulant, activating the immune system to generate a protective response against bacteria or viruses responsible for recurrent airway infections. It is indicated for recurrent upper and lower respiratory tract infections in children and adults, acute respiratory tract infections, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders, chronic bronchitis, and immunological disorders. Do not take Pidotimune 800mg tablet if you are allergic to Pidotimod or any other ingredients, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Inform your physician if you have kidney or liver problems. This medicine is not recommended for children below 3 years of age. Take the medicine as directed by your physician. Do not smoke while taking this medicine because it can worsen your symptoms.

Uses

Recurrent upper and lower respiratory tract infections in children and adults Acute respiratory tract infections Asthma Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders Chronic bronchitis Immunological disorders

How it works

Pidotimune 800mg tablet is an immunostimulant that helps to stimulate, increase, and control overall immunity in immunodeficiency conditions that predispose an individual to infections of various organ systems such as the respiratory system, urinary system, and genital system. It boosts the activity of natural killer cells, activates phagocytosis, and increases cytokine production.

How to Use

It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Pidotimune 800mg tablet based on the disease condition and other factors such as body weight and age. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time, with or without food. Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water.

Side Effects

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all drugs cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Common Skin rash Nausea, vomiting Loss of Apetite

Expert Tips

Take all of the medicine and complete the course of therapy even if you feel better after the first few doses. Do not take extra dose or medicine to make up for a missed dose. Inform your doctor if you drink alcohol. Take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take this medicine with food to decrease nausea and vomiting. Do not skip the medicine or change the dose without consulting the doctor. Common side effects like Skin rash, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite.

References

  1. La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd; Accessed on 19 May 2023; http://www.larenon.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/11.-PIDOTIMUNE-400-800-LBL.pdf
  2. Zhao N, Liu C, Zhu C, Dong X, Liu X. Pidotimod: a review of its pharmacological features and clinical effectiveness in respiratory tract infections. Expert Review of Anti-infective Therapy .; 2019;17(10):803-818. Accessed on 19th May, 2023; doi: https://doi.org/10.1080/14787210.2019.1679118
  3. Mahashur A, Thomas P, Mehta P, Nivangune K, Muchhala S, Jain R. Pidotimod: In-depth review of current evidence. Lung India . 2019;36(5):422. Accessed on 19th May, 2023; doi: https://doi.org/10.4103/lungindia.lungindia_39_19

Safety Advice

Pregnancy: Consult your doctor Pidotimune 800mg tablet should be used cautiously during pregnancy. Inform your physician if you are pregnant, or suspecting pregnancy, or planning to get pregnanct.

Lungs: Consult your doctor It is unknown whether Pidotimune 800mg tablet is safe to be administer in patients with lung diseases. Inform your physician if you have any lung diseases before initiating the therapy.

Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor There is limited information available on the safety of breastfeeding during the treatment with Pidotimune 800mg tablet. Inform your physician if you are breastfeeding.

Disclaimer

The information provided on this page is intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered as medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication. Self-medication can be harmful. Med For Rare does not endorse self-diagnosis or self-treatment.

Written By: Muskan Patel, M.Pharm

Reviewed By: Dr. Vishwa Patel, MBBS