Germanium

Germanium suggested uses include for cancers. Germanium's effectiveness is unproven; it may be harmful.

Dosages of Germanium:

Follow manufacturer's instructions

Dosage Considerations - Should Be Given as Follows:

Germanium is not considered safe.

Side effects of germanium include:

• Kidney damage
• Anemia
• Appetite loss
• Nerve problems/damage
• Muscle weakness/damage
• Death

This document does not contain all possible side effects and others may occur. Check with your physician for additional information about side effects.

If your doctor has directed you to use this medication, your doctor or pharmacist may already be aware of any possible drug interactions and may be monitoring you for them. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicine before checking with your doctor, health care provider or pharmacist first.

Germanium has no known severe interactions with other drugs.

Serious interactions of germanium include:

• fluorouracil

Germanium has no known moderate interactions with other drugs.

Mild interactions of germanium include:

• furosemide

This document does not contain all possible interactions. Therefore, before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist of all the products you use. Keep a list of all your medications with you, and share the list with your doctor and pharmacist. Check with your physician if you have health questions or concerns.

Warnings

This medication contains germanium. Do not take germanium if you are allergic to germanium or any ingredients contained in this drug.

Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

Contraindications

• Pregnancy, lactation

Effects of Drug Abuse

• No information available

Short-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Germanium?"

Long-Term Effects

• See "What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Germanium?"

Cautions

Risk of kidney damage, especially with inorganic germanium.

May exacerbate seizures.

Numerous harmful side effects

Pregnancy and Lactation

Do not use germanium during pregnancy or while breastfeeding.