Cerither Information

Cerither is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Malaria.

The correct dosage of Cerither depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Cerither side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Cerither are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Cerither has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cerither's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cerither related warnings section.

Cerither is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cerither contraindications section.

Besides this, Cerither may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Cerither, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Cerither Benefits & Uses
Cerither Dosage & How to Take
Cerither Side Effects
Cerither Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cerither with Other Drugs
Cerither Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cerither
Cerither Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cerither Benefits & Uses

Cerither is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Parasitic Infections
Malaria (Read More - Home Remedies for Malaria)

Cerither Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 150 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Malaria Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cerither Related Warnings

Is the use of Cerither safe for pregnant women?

Cerither may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Cerither again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Cerither safe during breastfeeding?

There is no research available on the side effects of Cerither in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of Cerither on the Kidneys?

Cerither has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cerither on the Liver?

Side effects of Cerither rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Cerither on the Heart?

Cerither is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cerither with Other Drugs

Cerither should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Quetiapine

Moderate

Flecainide

Astemizole

Imipramine

Mefloquine

Cerither Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cerither unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Heart Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cerither

Is this Cerither habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Cerither.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Cerither, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cerither can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Cerither only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cerither is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cerither Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cerither

It is safe to take Cerither with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cerither

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cerither and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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