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Curam Drop, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops. The alternative uses of Curam Drop have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Curam Drop. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Curam Drop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Curam Drop 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.
It is also important to note that Curam Drop has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Curam Drop related warnings talks about Curam Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Curam Drop is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Hepatitis, Kidney Disease, Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Curam Drop contraindications section.
Besides this, Curam Drop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Curam Drop is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Curam Drop 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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Curam Drop safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Curam without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Curam Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Curam is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Curam Drop on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Curam. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Curam Drop on the Liver?
Curam can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Curam Drop on the Heart?
Curam may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Curam Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Curam Drop habit forming or addictive?
Curam Drop does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Curam Drop you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Curam Drop is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Curam Drop for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Curam Drop
It is safe to take Curam Drop with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Curam Drop
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Curam Drop with alcohol.
Rarely Curam causes weight gain or loss. However, If you feel your weight is fluctuating after taking this medicine then inform to doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Curam should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 3 - 7-day 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.
Curam is a brand name for amoxicillin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called penicillin antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of the number of bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and infection of ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract. It is also used in combination with other antibiotic medications such as clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Discontinuing Curam on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
Curam can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Amoxil (amoxicillin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 657, 658, 702, 712, 721, 722, 723, 762
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 148-150
Prescribing Information [Internet]: AUGMENTIN® (amoxicillin/clavulanate potassium) Powder for Oral Suspension and Chewable Tablets . GlaxoSmithKline
