Imicelum Information
Imicelum is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. The alternative uses of Imicelum have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Imicelum. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Imicelum as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Imicelum normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Imicelum's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Imicelum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Imicelum can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Imicelum in conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Imicelum contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Imicelum have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Imicelum is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Imicelum Benefits & Uses
Imicelum is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
- Septic Arthritis
- Endocarditis
- Pneumonia
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Kidney Infection
- Osteomyelitis
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
- Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
- Bacterial Infections
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- Blood Infection
- Meningitis
- Peritonitis
Imicelum 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) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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| Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Imicelum Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Imicelum is used -
Severe
- Seizures (uncontrollable jerking of limbs)
Moderate
- Inflammation of a vein
- Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
- Confusion
- Erythema
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- Diarrhoea
- Rash
- Urticaria
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Drowsiness
- Vertigo
- Injection Site Allergic Reaction
- Headache
- Weakness
- Flushing
- Ringing in ears
Imicelum Related Warnings
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Is the use of Imicelum safe for pregnant women?
Imicelum may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Imicelum again without your doctor's advice.
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Is the use of Imicelum safe during breastfeeding?
Imicelum can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
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What is the effect of Imicelum on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Imicelum. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
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What is the effect of Imicelum on the Liver?
Imicelum can have moderate side effects on the liver. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
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What is the effect of Imicelum on the Heart?
Imicelum may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Severe Interaction of Imicelum with Other Drugs
Imicelum should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Imicelum Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Imicelum unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Gastritis
- Kidney Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Heart Failure
- Kidney Disease
- Allergy
- Epilepsy
- Migraine
Frequently asked Questions about Imicelum
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Is this Imicelum habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Imicelum.
Imicelum Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Imicelum
When consumed with certain foods, Imicelum may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Imicelum
Taking Imicelum with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
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This medicine data has been created by -
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