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Claforan O is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Claforan O have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Claforan O depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Claforan O have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Claforan O 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.
It is also important to note that Claforan O has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Claforan O's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Claforan O related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Claforan O have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Claforan O have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Claforan O, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Claforan O 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 |
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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Is the use of Claforan O safe for pregnant women?
Claforan O is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Claforan O safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Claforan O.
What is the effect of Claforan O on the Kidneys?
Claforan O has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Claforan O on the Liver?
Claforan O is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Claforan O on the Heart?
Claforan O is not harmful for the heart.
Claforan O should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Claforan O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Claforan O habit forming or addictive?
Claforan O does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Claforan O you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Claforan O is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Claforan O for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Claforan O
You can take Claforan O with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Claforan O
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Claforan O with alcohol.
Discontinuing Claforan O in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Claforan O can treat tooth infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
Yes, Claforan O 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.
Yes, Claforan O can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Claforan O and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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References
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