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Ceroxitum, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Ceroxitum also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Ceroxitum depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Ceroxitum side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Ceroxitum are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Ceroxitum has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Ceroxitum related warnings talks about Ceroxitum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Ceroxitum are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Ceroxitum have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ceroxitum is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ceroxitum 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 |
Adult(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Ceroxitum safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ceroxitum without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Ceroxitum safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Ceroxitum.
What is the effect of Ceroxitum on the Kidneys?
Ceroxitum rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ceroxitum on the Liver?
Ceroxitum does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Ceroxitum on the Heart?
You can take Ceroxitum without any fear of damage to the heart.
Ceroxitum 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 Ceroxitum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceroxitum habit forming or addictive?
Ceroxitum is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ceroxitum. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Ceroxitum should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ceroxitum for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ceroxitum
Taking Ceroxitum with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceroxitum
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ceroxitum and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Ceroxitum can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
Yes, Ceroxitum can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
No, Ceroxitum does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Ceroxitum. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
The dosage of Ceroxitum 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, Ceroxitum can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Ceroxitum along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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