Monoctanoin (Local)
Brand Names : Moctanin, monooctanoin
Before Using This MedicineIn deciding to use a medicine,
the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will
do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For monoctanoin, the
following should be considered:
Allergies - Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or
allergic reaction to monoctanoin or any vegetable oils. Also, tell your doctor
if you are allergic to any other substances, such as foods, preservatives,
or dyes.
Pregnancy - Studies on effects in pregnancy have not been done
in either humans or animals.
Breast-feeding - It is not known whether monoctanoin passes into
the breast milk. However, this medicine has not been reported to cause problems
in nursing babies.
Children - Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult
patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of monoctanoin
in children with use in other age groups.
Older adults - Many medicines have not been studied specifically
in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly
the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects
or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use
of monoctanoin in the elderly with use in other age groups.
Other medical problems - The presence of other medical problems may affect
the use of monoctanoin. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other
medical problems, especially:
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Bile duct blockage - The chance of serious side effects may be
increased
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Biliary tract problems (other) or
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Jaundice or
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Pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) - Monoctanoin may
make these conditions worse
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Duodenal ulcer (recent) or
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Intestinal problems - Monoctanoin may make these conditions worse
and may increase the chance of bleeding
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Liver disease (severe) - Unwanted effects may occur if the liver
is not working properly
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