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Cerom is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet. Cerom also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cerom. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Cerom side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Cerom are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Cerom's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Cerom's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cerom contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Cerom with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cerom is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cerom is used to treat the following -
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 |
2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Cerom safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cerom in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cerom safe during breastfeeding?
Cerom is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cerom on the Kidneys?
Cerom rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cerom on the Liver?
Cerom is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cerom on the Heart?
Cerom is not harmful for the heart.
Cerom should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cerom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cerom habit forming or addictive?
Cerom does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cerom you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cerom only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cerom cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cerom
Taking Cerom with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cerom
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cerom with alcohol.
Discontinuing Cerom on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Cerom might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).
The dosage of Cerom may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
Yes, Cerom has been reported to cause diarrhea and it is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids and do not eat spicy food while you are taking this medicine to minimize diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Yes, Cerom can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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