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Celkast is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Celkast have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Celkast. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Celkast are Headache, Stomach ache, Joint pain. These side effects of Celkast are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Celkast has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Celkast's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Celkast can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Celkast in conditions like Liver Disease.
Additionally, Celkast may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Celkast is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Celkast is used -
Common
Is the use of Celkast safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Celkast. If you are pregnant, do not take Celkast without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Celkast safe during breastfeeding?
Celkast may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Celkast on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Celkast for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Celkast on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Celkast on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Celkast will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Celkast on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Celkast on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
Celkast 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 Celkast unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Celkast habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Celkast is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Celkast as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Celkast is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Celkast for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Celkast
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Celkast, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Celkast
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Celkast with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
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