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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 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 about 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Crestum affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Crestum might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).

Question over 4 years ago

Is Crestum an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Crestum is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Crestum on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Crestum on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Crestum treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Crestum can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.