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Celazin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Celazin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Celazin 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 Celazin safe for pregnant women?
Celazin is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Celazin safe during breastfeeding?
Celazin is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Celazin on the Kidneys?
Celazin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Celazin on the Liver?
Celazin is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Celazin on the Heart?
You can take Celazin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Celazin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Celazin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Celazin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Celazin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Celazin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Celazin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Celazin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Celazin
Taking Celazin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Celazin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Celazin with alcohol will be.
The dosage of Celazin may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of the infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not have any effect on its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
Take Celazin as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Celazin can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Celazin does not treat scabies which is a contagious skin infestation caused by the mite (Sarcoptes scabiei). It is not recommended for the treatment of scabies because Celazin is not a scabicidal agent.
Yes, Celazin is an antibiotic. It contains cefalexin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as first-generation cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keflex® (cephalexin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 726
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 299-300