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Procin is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Procin have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Procin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Procin as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Procin 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, Procin's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Procin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Dehydration, Parkinson's Disease, Hearing Loss must refrain from the use of Procin since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Procin contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Procin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Procin is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Procin 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 Procin safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Procin. If you are pregnant, do not take Procin without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Procin safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Procin in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Procin on the Kidneys?
Use of Procin may be dangerous for kidney. Do not use it without doctor advice.
What is the effect of Procin on the Liver?
Procin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Procin on the Heart?
Procin has very mild side effects on the heart.
Procin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Procin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Procin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Procin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Procin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Procin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Procin is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Procin
You can take Procin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Procin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Procin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Procin does not cause constipation in patients who are taking it. However, if you are experiencing constipation after taking this drug then inform your doctor and take precautionary methods such as eating fibrous foods to avoid constipation.
Procin can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Procin is effective against bacteria (Pseudomonas). But it is also found that Pseudomonas can get resistant to this drug and in that case Procin will not produce desired results. If you are experiencing no symptomatic relief after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Occasionally, Procin can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in the vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
Procin is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the synthesis of proteins that bacteria need to survive, in the absence of protein synthesis bacteria become vulnerable and dies. It is effective against different types of bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Proteus species, S. aureus, Acinetobacter and Serratia species.
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