Crestum: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Crestum Information

Crestum is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Crestum have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Crestum. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Crestum side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Crestum normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Crestum is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Crestum related warnings talks about Crestum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

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

Drug reaction of Crestum with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Crestum is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Crestum Benefits & Uses

Crestum is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Crestum 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
Adult(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Crestum Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Crestum is used -

Crestum Related Warnings

Is the use of Crestum safe for pregnant women?

Crestum is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Crestum safe during breastfeeding?

Crestum is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Crestum on the Kidneys?

Crestum may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Crestum on the Liver?

Crestum does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Crestum on the Heart?

Crestum is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Crestum with Other Drugs

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

Crestum Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Crestum

Is this Crestum habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Crestum has not been reported.

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

After taking Crestum you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Crestum should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Crestum is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Crestum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Crestum

It is safe to take Crestum with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Crestum

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Crestum with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Crestum

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Crestum?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Take Crestum as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Crestum without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Crestum is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Crestum treat pneumonia?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Crestum can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Haemophilus parainfluenzae.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Crestum contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Crestum does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Crestum with aspirin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Crestum can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Crestum 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.