Cetrex 250 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cetrex Benefits & Uses

Cetrex is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Cetrex 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: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Meningitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cetrex Related Warnings

Is the use of Cetrex safe for pregnant women?

Cetrex is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Cetrex safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Cetrex for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Cetrex on the Kidneys?

Cetrex may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cetrex on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Cetrex on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Cetrex on the Heart?

Cetrex is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cetrex with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate

Leucovorin Calcium

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amikacin

Cetrex Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis

Frequently asked Questions about Cetrex

Is this Cetrex habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cetrex is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cetrex. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cetrex should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Cetrex cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cetrex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cetrex

It is safe to take Cetrex with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cetrex

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cetrex with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cetrex

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Cetrex cause hemolytic anemia?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Occasionally Cetrex can cause a drug to induce hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I buy Cetrex over-the-counter?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, you can not buy Cetrex over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Cetrex without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Cetrex 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Cetrex work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Cetrex works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Cetrex safe to use?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cetrex is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.