Celazin 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 Celazin safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Celazin in pregnant women.
Is the use of Celazin safe during breastfeeding?
Celazin is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Celazin on the Kidneys?
Celazin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Celazin on the Liver?
Celazin is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Celazin on the Heart?
Celazin is not harmful for the heart.
Celazin 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 Celazin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Celazin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Celazin.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Celazin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Celazin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Celazin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Celazin
Taking Celazin with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Celazin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Celazin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
The dosage of Celazin may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of the infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not have any effect on its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
Take Celazin as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Celazin can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Celazin does not treat scabies which is a contagious skin infestation caused by the mite (Sarcoptes scabiei). It is not recommended for the treatment of scabies because Celazin is not a scabicidal agent.
Yes, Celazin is an antibiotic. It contains cefalexin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as first-generation cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
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