Gercillin Injection Information

Gercillin Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Pneumonia, Meningitis, Stomach Infection. Gercillin Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Gercillin Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Gercillin Injection have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Gercillin Injection normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Gercillin Injection's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Gercillin Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Gercillin Injection related warnings section.

Gercillin Injection is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Gercillin Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Gercillin Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Gercillin Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Gercillin Benefits & Uses
Gercillin Dosage & How to Take
Gercillin Side Effects
Gercillin Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Gercillin with Other Drugs
Gercillin Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Gercillin
Gercillin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Gercillin Injection Benefits & Uses

Gercillin Injection is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Pneumonia
Meningitis
Stomach Infection (Read More - How to Combat Stomach Infections: Effective Home Solutions)

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Endocarditis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Shigellosis
Pus

Gercillin Injection Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 days Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 37.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: IV dose is also same

Gercillin Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Gercillin Injection 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.

Unknown
Is the use of Gercillin Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Gercillin has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Gercillin Injection on the Kidneys?

Consumption of Gercillin can harm the kidneys. So it is important to take medical advice beforehand.

Severe
What is the effect of Gercillin Injection on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Gercillin on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Gercillin Injection on the Heart?

Side effects of Gercillin rarely affect the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Gercillin Injection with Other Drugs

Gercillin Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Methotrexate

Moderate

Gercillin Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gercillin Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Colic
Mononucleosis
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Gercillin Injection

Is this Gercillin Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Gercillin Injection is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Gercillin Injection as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Gercillin Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Gercillin Injection for mental disorders.

No

Gercillin Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gercillin Injection

There is no information on the effects of taking Gercillin Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Gercillin Injection

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.

Mild