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Derlin 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Derlin safe for pregnant women?
Derlin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Derlin safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Derlin. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Derlin on the Kidneys?
Derlin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Derlin on the Liver?
Derlin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Derlin on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Derlin for the heart.
Derlin 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 Derlin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Derlin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Derlin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Derlin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Derlin should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Derlin is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Derlin
Taking Derlin with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Derlin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Derlin with alcohol will be.
Yes, Derlin covers MRSA(methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. It is effective against not just MRSA infection but also to penicillin-susceptible strains such as Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Yes, Derlin 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.
Yes, Derlin 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 Derlin as well or not.
Yes, oral Derlin can be taken with diphenhydramine. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Derlin along with diphenhydramine if the dose of this drug does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Derlin is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take Derlin without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
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