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Criticef 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Criticef 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Criticef 500 Mg Tablet 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

Criticef 500 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Criticef 500 Mg Tablet is used -

Criticef 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Criticef 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Criticef without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Criticef 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Criticef.

Safe
What is the effect of Criticef 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Criticef on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Criticef 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Criticef is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Criticef 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

You can take Criticef without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Criticef 500 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Criticef 500 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Criticef 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Criticef 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Criticef 500 Mg Tablet

Is this Criticef 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Criticef 500 Mg Tablet is addictive.

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

After taking Criticef 500 Mg Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Criticef 500 Mg Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Criticef 500 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

Criticef 500 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Criticef 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Criticef 500 Mg Tablet

Taking Criticef 500 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Criticef 500 Mg Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Criticef 500 Mg Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Criticef 500 Mg Tablet

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Criticef without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Criticef 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 Criticef treat pneumonia?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Criticef 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 Criticef cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Criticef does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Criticef. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Criticef cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Criticef covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Criticef.