C Mark is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Other than this, C Mark has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of C Mark. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of C Mark as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of C Mark 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.
C Mark's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on C Mark related warnings talks about C Mark's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of C Mark have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, C Mark 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 C Mark is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
C Mark 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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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of C Mark safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of C Mark in pregnant women.
Is the use of C Mark safe during breastfeeding?
C Mark does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of C Mark on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of C Mark on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of C Mark on the Liver?
C Mark does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of C Mark on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of C Mark for the heart.
C Mark 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 C Mark unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this C Mark habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of C Mark has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking C Mark. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume C Mark only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, C Mark is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and C Mark
You can take C Mark with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and C Mark
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking C Mark.
C Mark is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
C Mark can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, C Mark can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.
Yes, C Mark can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
C Mark and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
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References
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