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Citimed Am is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Other than this, Citimed Am has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Citimed Am is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Citimed Am include Heartburn. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Citimed Am can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Citimed Am are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Citimed Am is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Citimed Am's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Citimed Am can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Citimed Am in conditions like Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Some other conditions that can be affected by Citimed Am are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Citimed Am may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Citimed Am is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Citimed Am 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Citimed Am safe for pregnant women?
Citimed AM shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Citimed Am safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Citimed AM. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Citimed Am on the Kidneys?
Citimed AM may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Citimed Am on the Liver?
Citimed AM may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Citimed Am on the Heart?
Side effects of Citimed AM rarely affect the heart.
Citimed Am should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Citimed Am unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Citimed Am habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Citimed Am.
Interaction between Food and Citimed Am
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Citimed Am and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Citimed Am
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Citimed Am with alcohol will be.
Citimed AM works by blocking the action of histamine which is responsible for allergies in our body. This helps to relieve symptoms of allergies, such as a runny nose, sneezing, and redness, watery, itchy eyes. This drug also helps to relieve itching caused due to urticaria (hives).
Yes, Citimed AM can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any unpleasant effects then consult your doctor.
Yes, Citimed AM can be taken with ambroxol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported after taking this drug. However, if you feel any discomfort or unpleasant effects after taking this drug please consult your doctor.
Citimed AM is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation.
Citimed AM is not a pain-killer. It belongs to the class of drug called antihistamine. Which can help in relieving symptoms of allergies, runny nose, sneezing, and red-watery itchy eyes.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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