Camica: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Camica Benefits & Uses

Camica is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Camica 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: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 7.5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Camica Related Warnings

Is the use of Camica safe for pregnant women?

Camica shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Camica safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Camica in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Camica is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of Camica on the Kidneys?

Use of Camica may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Camica on the Liver?

Camica may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Camica on the Heart?

Camica has very mild side effects on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Camica with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Camica Contraindications

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

Dehydration
Parkinson's Disease
Calcium Deficiency
Hearing Loss
Kidney Disease
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Camica

Is this Camica habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Camica.

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

Camica will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Camica 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?

Camica is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Camica Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Camica

Taking Camica with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Camica

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Camica.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Camica

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Camica?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Do not self-administer Camica. It comes in the form of injection and given preferably 2 - 3 times in a day (Intravenously). Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 10 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as hearing loss and nephrotoxicity while taking Camica please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Camica nephrotoxic?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Camica is nephrotoxic. Nephrotoxicity depends on dose and duration of therapy. Thus, nephrotoxicity is likely to occur if Camica taken a high dose for a long time or may occur if the drug is given to a patient that already suffer from kidney problem. Nephrotoxicity associated with this drug may reduce or minimize by taking some precaution before consuming this drug like monitor kidney functions regularly and do not take it in high doses. Avoid taking Camica with another nephrotoxic drug. If you notice any urine discoloration after taking this drug then inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Camica available in tablet form?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

No, Camica is not available in tablet form. It is available in only injectable dosage form either given by intramuscularly or intravenously depends on patient condition or severity of infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Camica with lidocaine?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Camica can be taken with lidocaine. The clinical report suggests that no harmful drug-drug interactions have been observed between them so far. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction could exist between them. These two medicines are high alert drug so you must consult your doctor before taking Camica together.