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Starclav, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Starclav have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Starclav 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.
The most common side effects of Starclav are Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain, Heartburn. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Starclav as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Starclav go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Starclav has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Starclav related warnings talks about Starclav's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Starclav is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Starclav have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Starclav, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Starclav 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Starclav safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Starclav during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Starclav safe during breastfeeding?
Starclav may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Starclav, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Starclav.
What is the effect of Starclav on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Starclav. 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 Starclav on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Starclav. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Starclav on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Starclav on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Starclav 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 Starclav unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Starclav habit forming or addictive?
Starclav is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Starclav as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Starclav should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Starclav cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Starclav
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Starclav, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Starclav
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Starclav with alcohol will be.
Starclav can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
Avoid taking Starclav with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.
Starclav is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Starclav can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.
Starclav works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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