Creo 100 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Creo Information

Creo is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Creo also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Creo depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Creo as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Creo normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

It is also important to note that Creo has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Creo has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Creo related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Creo contraindications section.

Besides this, Creo may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Creo is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Creo Benefits & Uses
Creo Dosage & How to Take
Creo Side Effects
Creo Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Creo with Other Drugs
Creo Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Creo
Creo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Creo Benefits & Uses

Creo is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Creo Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Creo Related Warnings

Is the use of Creo safe for pregnant women?

Creo is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Creo safe during breastfeeding?

Creo does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Creo on the Kidneys?

Creo has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Creo on the Liver?

Creo is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Creo on the Heart?

Using Creo does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Creo with Other Drugs

Creo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Creo Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Creo unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Creo

Is this Creo habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Creo has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Creo, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Creo can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Creo is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Creo is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Creo Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Creo

Taking Creo with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Creo

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Creo and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Creo

Question over 5 years ago

Does Creo treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Creo is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Creo?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Creo is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Creo on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Discontinuing Creo in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Creo with doxycyclin?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Creo and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.