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

Pratham Information

Pratham is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension, Tablet, Injection. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Pneumonia are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Pratham has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Pratham depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.

The most common side effects of Pratham are Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Headache. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Pratham as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Pratham go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Pratham is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Pratham has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Pratham related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Pratham have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Pratham may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Pratham is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Pratham Benefits & Uses

Pratham is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)
Tonsillitis
Pneumonia
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Sexually transmitted diseases

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Throat Infection
Chlamydia
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Gonorrhea

Pratham 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: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Male)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 Weekly Course Duration: 3 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pratham Side Effects

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

Severe

Moderate

Gastritis (Read More - How to Cure Bloating in the Stomach: Diet Tips and Home Remedies)
Erythema
Constipation (Read More - Home remedies for constipation)

Mild

पेट दर्द
Rash
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)

Common

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Headache
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)

Pratham Related Warnings

Is the use of Pratham safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Pratham safely.

Safe
Is the use of Pratham safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Pratham.

Safe
What is the effect of Pratham on the Kidneys?

Pratham rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Pratham on the Liver?

Pratham is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Pratham on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Pratham on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pratham with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Severe

Moderate

Arformoterol

Pratham Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Pratham

Is this Pratham habit forming or addictive?

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

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Pratham since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Pratham is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Pratham in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Pratham Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pratham

You can take Pratham with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pratham

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

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Zithromax (azithromycin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 754