Medipar Lotion
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In-stock 60 ml in 1 bottle
60.00

USED FOR:
Short term anxiety Epilepsy Muscle spasms

COMPOSITION:
Diazepam (NA)

Therapeutic Uses:
neuro cns

Related Warnings
Alcohol

No interaction found

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS
Pregnancy
WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Medipar Lotion is unsafe to use during pregnancy.There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

CAUTION
Lactation
CAUTION

Medipar Lotion is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.Medipar Lotion should be used for short periods and sleepiness of the baby should be watched. The withdrawal of Medipar Lotion should be gradual.

Driving

Do not drive unless you are feeling well.Medipar Lotion can make you sleepy, forgetful, and have poor co-ordination. This may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

Medipar Lotion should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Medipar Lotion may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Dose adjustment may be required if it is to be given for a long period

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Medipar Lotion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Diazepam   NA

Uses of Medipar Lotion
Medipar Lotion is used in the treatment of short term anxiety, epilepsy, muscle spasms and alcohol withdrawal.

How to use Medipar Lotion
This medicine is for external use only. Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Shake it well and apply to the area evenly.

How Medipar Lotion works
Medipar Lotion is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

Side Effects:

Common Sleepiness, Memory impairment, Uncoordinated body movements, Dizziness, Headache, Dryness in mouth, Fatigue, Depression, Irritability, Slurred speech, Constipation.

Expert advice for Medipar Lotion
If you are taking Medipar for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks. It may become less effective over the time. It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery. Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Medipar, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. The addiction / habit-forming potential of Medipar is very high.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is Medipar an opioid/ painkiller/ barbiturate/ sedative/ muscle relaxant?
Medipar belongs to a class of medication called as benzodiazepine. It produces sedation and also causes muscle relaxation. It is not a barbiturate, and does not relieve pain

Q. Is Medipar a sleeping pill?
Medipar is used as sedative drug which induces sleep

Q. Is Medipar a narcotic/controlled drug?
Medipar is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor

Q. How long can I take Medipar for?
It is advisable to take this drug only till prescribed by the doctor

Q. Can I take Medipar for back pain/toothache/anxiety/hangover?
Medipar is used in the treatment of short-term relief (2-4 weeks) of severe anxiety. It is not a pain-relieving medication, and cannot be used to relieve pain. It does not relieve hangover

Q. Does Medipar help with opioid withdrawal?
Medipar is used to induce sleep, control fits and other symptoms of withdrawal of opioids as well as other depressant drugs

Q. Does Medipar cause weight gain/drowsiness/thins blood?
Drowsiness is the most common side effect of Medipar. There is no evidence that it causes weight gain, or thinning of blood

Q. Does Medipar show on blood test?
Yes, Medipar can be detected in blood, as well as urine, even when it is taken at prescribed doses

Q. Does Medipar make you high?
Medipar is a benzodiazepine, which calms down the brain to relieve symptoms of brain hyperactivity. This effect may be perceived by some as pleasant, or ‘getting high'. Medipar is considered as a narcotic drug, as it has low, but definite potential to cause addiction, resulting in abuse of the drug; hence, its sale is controlled. It is available only according to the prescription of a doctor.

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