Clacent: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Clacent Information

Clacent is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Clacent also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Clacent depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

The side effects typically associated with Clacent include Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain, Heartburn. While these are the most often observed Clacent side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Clacent 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.

In addition, Clacent's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Clacent has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Clacent related warnings section.

Clacent can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Clacent in conditions like Kidney Disease.

Drug reaction of Clacent with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Clacent is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Clacent Benefits & Uses

Clacent is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Bronchitis
Throat Infection
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Clacent 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefixime and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Adult	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefixime and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Geriatric	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefixime and 125 mg clavulanic acid

Clacent Related Warnings

Is the use of Clacent safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Clacent in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Clacent safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Clacent. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.

Moderate
What is the effect of Clacent on the Kidneys?

Clacent may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Clacent on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Clacent. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Clacent only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Clacent on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Clacent on the heart, information on safety of Clacent for the heart is unavailable.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Clacent with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Furosemide

Warfarin

Amikacin

Nifedipine

Clacent Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Clacent

Is this Clacent habit forming or addictive?

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

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Clacent as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Clacent only as per medical advice.

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

No, Clacent cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Clacent Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Clacent

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Clacent together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Clacent

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Clacent with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Clacent

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Clacent?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Clacent can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I buy Clacent over-the-counter?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Clacent 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Clacent treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Clacent is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Clacent for cough?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Clacent 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Clacent with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Clacent can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.