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Glocin Gel is used to treat the following -
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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Glocin Gel safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Glocin Gel without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Glocin Gel safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Glocin Gel.
What is the effect of Glocin Gel on the Kidneys?
Glocin Gel rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Glocin Gel on the Liver?
Glocin Gel has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Glocin Gel on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Glocin Gel on the heart have been reported.
Glocin Gel 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 Glocin Gel unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glocin Gel habit forming or addictive?
Glocin Gel does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Glocin Gel
Taking Glocin Gel with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glocin Gel
Information about the interaction of Glocin Gel and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Glocin Gel is safe to use, if it is used in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as metallic taste, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience above-mentioned side effects after taking this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Glocin Gel is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Glocin Gel without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
Glocin Gel is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the protein synthesis in bacteria which are essential for it. The absence of these vital proteins results in stunned bacterial cell growth due to which bacteria become vulnerable and dies. Glocin Gel is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, Prevotella melaninogenica, and lostridium perfringens.
Yes, Glocin Gel 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.
Yes, Glocin Gel can be used in those patients who are allergic to penicillin. Your doctor may use a patch test to determine whether you are allergic to Glocin Gel as well or not.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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