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Crixan Gel 15gm is a prescription medicine that is available as a Gel. It is primarily used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Other than this, Crixan Gel 15gm has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Crixan Gel 15gm 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Crixan Gel 15gm as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Crixan Gel 15gm 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.
In addition, Crixan Gel 15gm's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Crixan Gel 15gm related warnings talks about Crixan Gel 15gm's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Crixan Gel 15gm contraindications section.
Besides this, Crixan Gel 15gm may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Crixan Gel 15gm is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Crixan Gel 15gm 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
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Is the use of Crixan Gel 15gm safe for pregnant women?
Crixan can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Crixan Gel 15gm safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Crixan as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Crixan Gel 15gm on the Kidneys?
Crixan has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Crixan Gel 15gm on the Liver?
Side effects of Crixan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Crixan Gel 15gm on the Heart?
Crixan is not harmful for the heart.
Crixan Gel 15gm 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 Crixan Gel 15gm unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Crixan Gel 15gm habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Crixan Gel 15gm is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Crixan Gel 15gm you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Crixan Gel 15gm only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Crixan Gel 15gm for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Crixan Gel 15gm
It is safe to take Crixan Gel 15gm with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Crixan Gel 15gm
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Crixan Gel 15gm with alcohol.
Yes, Crixan may cause diarrhea. Diarrhea is a common side effects of this drug. If you feel excessive diarrhea after taking this medicine, please consult your doctor immediately and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Crixan can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a healthcare provider. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Take Crixan exactly as prescribed by your doctor, do not take less or more quantity as recommended. Food does not affect the absorption of azithromycin, so you can take it with or without food. You must follow the doctor's instructions during the course duration.
Crixan is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful to the people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Crixan can be used to treat bacterial vaginosis. Because this drug is highly susceptible to the bacteria which cause vaginosis, that's why this antibiotic is used to treat it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment and medication for bacterial vaginosis.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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