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Rakcen, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Lotion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. The alternative uses of Rakcen have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Rakcen. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Rakcen have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Rakcen normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Rakcen is Severe for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Rakcen related warnings talks about Rakcen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Rakcen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Rakcen have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Rakcen is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Rakcen 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Rakcen safe for pregnant women?
Rakcen should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Rakcen safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Rakcen. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Rakcen on the Kidneys?
Rakcen rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rakcen on the Liver?
Rakcen is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Rakcen on the Heart?
Rakcen is completely safe for the heart.
Rakcen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rakcen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rakcen habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Rakcen is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Rakcen will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Rakcen is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Rakcen is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Rakcen
You can take Rakcen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rakcen
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Rakcen.
Yes, Rakcen can treat strep. It is used in the treatment of strep throat (pharyngitis) caused by Streptococcus pyogenes. Since it is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised to not take this drug by yourself to avoid bacterial resistance.
Oral Rakcen can be taken with or without food because food does not have any effect on the absorption of this drug. The topical gel of Rakcen should be applied as a thin layer once daily on the affected area or as advised by your doctor. Precautions must be taken in patients with colitis and improper kidney or liver function.
Yes, oral Rakcen can be taken with tramadol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Rakcen along with tramadol if it does not exceed the recommended dosage.
Take Rakcen as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take or use this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
No, Rakcen does not cause hair loss (alopecia). It has not been associated with hair loss till now. If you are experiencing any unusual hair loss after using this drug and you are in doubt that Rakcen is causing this effect then do discuss it with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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