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Clax, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Pneumonia, Meningitis, Stomach Infection. The alternative uses of Clax have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Clax depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Clax also has some side effects, the most common being Flatulence, Abdominal cramp, Soft stools. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Clax as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Clax are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Clax has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Clax related warnings talks about Clax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Clax is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Clax contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Clax with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Clax, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Clax 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 |
Is the use of Clax safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Clax for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Clax safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Clax for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Clax on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Clax on kidneys.
What is the effect of Clax on the Liver?
Information about safety of Clax for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Clax on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Clax on the heart, information on safety of Clax for the heart is unavailable.
Clax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Clax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Clax habit forming or addictive?
Clax is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Clax
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Clax and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Clax
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Clax.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ampicillin
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 722-723
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 158-160
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KD Tripathi. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019
