What are the side effects of Gorochanadi Gulika?

Question

Hi doctor,

My daughter is 2 years and 5 months old. She was on tablet Gorochanadi Gulika when she was 1 and a half years old. She took it for a month to balance her vata-pitta dosha, and she was all right. This year also the same medicine was advised as she was not very active, and I am giving her the tablet. I want to know the side effects of the drug. And how to diagnose them?

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I just read your query.

Gorochanadi Gulika contains metals and also some non-veg contents. It is used to treat a wide variety of disorders and is also beneficial for children's ailments. Yes, due to metal contents, it has some side effects. So take it under the doctor's supervision only. Do not use it for too long. Last year, you used it for one month only, and that was alright. This time also take it according to your doctor's advice for a short duration only.

The side effects due to metal contents will be visible in long-term usage. The common side effect is abdominal discomfort, where acidity can form in the abdomen and a burning sensation may occur. If your child has these symptoms, she may cry a lot without any reason or refuse to take the feed. So, watch out for these symptoms. If not, take it according to your doctor's advice.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer.

Thank you.

Answer 2

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

I can understand your fear about the side effects. The side effects are mainly due to the wrong dose or wrong usage of the medicine. The dosage your child is taking is right according to her age. As far as time is concerned, you can use it for a maximum duration of three to four weeks. Do not use it for longer than four weeks continuously. I suggest you give this tablet with tulsi juice (holy basil) ginger juice, honey, or water according to your ease.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer.

Thank you.