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Gercillin 500 Capsule, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Pneumonia, Meningitis, Stomach Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Gercillin 500 Capsule also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Gercillin 500 Capsule depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Gercillin 500 Capsule as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gercillin 500 Capsule are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Gercillin 500 Capsule is Unknown for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Gercillin 500 Capsule has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Gercillin 500 Capsule related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Gercillin 500 Capsule since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Gercillin 500 Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Gercillin 500 Capsule may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gercillin 500 Capsule is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Gercillin 500 Capsule is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Gercillin 500 Capsule safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Gercillin for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Gercillin 500 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Gercillin has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gercillin 500 Capsule on the Kidneys?
Consumption of Gercillin can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.
What is the effect of Gercillin 500 Capsule on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Gercillin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Gercillin 500 Capsule on the Heart?
Side effects of Gercillin rarely affect the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gercillin 500 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gercillin 500 Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gercillin 500 Capsule is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Gercillin 500 Capsule as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Gercillin 500 Capsule is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Gercillin 500 Capsule for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gercillin 500 Capsule
There is no information on the effects of taking Gercillin 500 Capsule with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gercillin 500 Capsule
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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