Crixan is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Gel, Syrup, Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Crixan have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Crixan depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Crixan as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Crixan normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Crixan has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Crixan has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Crixan related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Crixan are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Crixan may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Crixan is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Crixan 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Crixan is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Crixan safe for pregnant women?
Crixan can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Crixan safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Crixan as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Crixan on the Kidneys?
Crixan has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Crixan on the Liver?
Side effects of Crixan rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Crixan on the Heart?
Crixan is not harmful for the heart.
Crixan 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 Crixan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Crixan habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Crixan is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Crixan you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Crixan only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Crixan for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Crixan
It is safe to take Crixan with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Crixan
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Crixan with alcohol.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Crixan and oral contraceptive pills. However, the interaction between these two can't be completely ignored. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicine at the same time.
Yes, Crixan is safe to use, if taken prescribed amount for a specified time as advised by the doctor. However, few side effects are observed such as diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain. If you feel above mention side effects after taking medicine, please consult your doctor right away and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Crixan can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. The most common cause of pneumonia is the bacterial infection, and often Crixan is prescribed for it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Yes, you can take Crixan for a sore throat, if it is caused by bacteria. It's very difficult to distinguish between a viral and bacterial sore throat, So you take it only on doctor's advice.
No, Crixan does not use for a cough. A cough is a symptom, of flu, colds, upper respiratory tract infection, asthma, COPD, laryngitis, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Crixan is used in relieving the cough only, when it is able to treat these diseases. But we know that cold and flu is viral, cough caused by this disease, medicine could not be used, and a cough caused by another disease like bronchitis, laryngitis, and upper respiratory tract infection it may be bacterial or viral, if the cause of this disease is bacterial infection then Crixan can be used. Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine for a cough.
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