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Citibid is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Amebiasis, Bacterial Infections, Urinary Tract Infection. Citibid also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Citibid depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
The side effects typically associated with Citibid include Dry Mouth, Headache, Fatigue. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Citibid can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Citibid are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Citibid has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Citibid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Citibid are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Citibid have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Citibid is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Citibid 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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Citibid is used -
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Citibid safe for pregnant women?
Citibid may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Citibid again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Citibid safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Citibid. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Citibid on the Kidneys?
Citibid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Citibid on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Citibid on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Citibid on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Citibid on the heart have been reported.
Citibid 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 Citibid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Citibid habit forming or addictive?
Citibid is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Citibid. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Citibid 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 Citibid for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Citibid
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Citibid, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Citibid
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Citibid as it can have severe side effects.
Citibid is not recommended as the first-line of a drug for treating a sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it. Keep your doctor informed.
Discontinuing Citibid on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Do not take Citibid along with dairy products such as milk or yogurt or calcium-containing foods. Dairy products may affect the absorption of the medicine directly affecting the efficacy of this drug. Hence, avoid taking Citibid with calcium-rich foods.
Citibid can increase the risk of tendonitis and tendon rupture in some patient. However, the exact mechanism of tendon rupture is not known. If you suffer from tendon rupture or any kind of muscular pain after consuming this drug, please consult your doctor immediately.
Citibid used to treat several bacterial infections, like urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, bone, and joint infection, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, otitis externa, prostatitis, anthrax, and bacterial infection of the eye. It is not effective for treating any viral infections such as cold, and flu.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience