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Gertum Benefits & Uses

Gertum is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Pneumonia
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Skin Infections

Gertum 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(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Gertum Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gertum is used -

Gertum Related Warnings

Is the use of Gertum safe for pregnant women?

Gertum is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Gertum safe during breastfeeding?

Gertum is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Gertum on the Kidneys?

Gertum has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gertum on the Liver?

Using Gertum does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Gertum on the Heart?

Gertum is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Gertum with Other Drugs

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

Gertum Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Gertum

Is this Gertum habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Gertum has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Gertum should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Gertum cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Gertum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gertum

You can take Gertum with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gertum

Information about the interaction of Gertum and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gertum

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Gertum treat gonorrhea?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gertum can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Gertum with paracetamol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gertum can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Gertum along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Gertum treat typhoid?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gertum can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Gertum treat pneumonia?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Gertum can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Haemophilus parainfluenzae.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Gertum cause nausea and vomiting?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gertum can cause nausea and vomiting, but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.