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Cetriplus 5 Mg Syrup 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.
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Is the use of Cetriplus 5 Mg Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Cetriplus is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cetriplus 5 Mg Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Cetriplus has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cetriplus 5 Mg Syrup on the Kidneys?
Cetriplus has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cetriplus 5 Mg Syrup on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Cetriplus on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Cetriplus 5 Mg Syrup on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cetriplus for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cetriplus 5 Mg Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cetriplus 5 Mg Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cetriplus 5 Mg Syrup has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Cetriplus 5 Mg Syrup
It is safe to take Cetriplus 5 Mg Syrup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cetriplus 5 Mg Syrup
Consumption of alcohol and Cetriplus 5 Mg Syrup together may have severe effects on your health.
Cetriplus belongs to a group of medicines known as anthelmintics which are used against the parasitic worms. It is used against the larval and adult forms of parasitic worms which give rise to lymphatic filariasis. Lymphatic filariasis is a disorder in which the legs, arms, male genitals and female breasts may get swollen and disfigured. It kills adult worms of Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi and B. timori. It is also used against topical pulmonary eosinophilia [Also known as Loeffler syndrome, pulmonary eosinophilia is a temporary and a rare disorder characterized by the accumulation of eosinophils (a type of white blood cells) in the lungs] and loiasis (Also known as African eye worm, loiasis is caused by parasite Loa loa. The parasite is passed on to humans through the repeated bites of the deer flies). The infection leads to itchy swellings of the body.
No, Cetriplus is not used for the treatment of ocular onchocerciasis because of the fear of antigen-antibody inflammatory reaction. Ivermectin is now used of the treatment of ocular onchocerciasis. Onchocerciasis is also known African River Blindness. It is caused by O. volvulus and it can lead to severe visual impairment.
Animal studies have demonstrated a few heart-related adverse effects of Cetriplus, however, there is a dearth of data in human beings. Thus, it is not yet clear if Cetriplus has any adverse effects on the heart. However, if you experience unusual signs related to the heart with the intake of Cetriplus, please call your doctor immediately.
No, you must not discontinue Cetriplus on your own as it might lead to a replase if the infection if it is not treated completely. It is recommended that you speak to your doctor before discontinuing Cetriplus.
Cetriplus must be taken for as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor. Do not take it more frequently or skip it on your own as it may lead to adverse effects. It is suggested that you speak to your doctor and follow his instructions completely.
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