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Chekmet 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 |
Adult |
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Adult(Female) |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chekmet is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Chekmet safe for pregnant women?
Chekmet may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Chekmet again without your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Chekmet safe during breastfeeding?
Chekmet should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Chekmet on the Kidneys?
Chekmet has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Chekmet on the Liver?
Side effects of Chekmet on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Chekmet on the Heart?
Using Chekmet does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Chekmet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chekmet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Chekmet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Chekmet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Chekmet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Chekmet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Chekmet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Chekmet
Using Chekmet with some foods may lead to harmful effects. Take your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chekmet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Chekmet.
Yes, Chekmet can cause constipation and other stomach related side effects such as nausea, abdominal cramps, and stomach discomfort. You are recommended to eat non-spicy light meals along with fibrous fruits to avoid constipation and other stomach related problems. However, in case of severe constipation please inform your doctor right away.
Chekmet acts on the DNA structure of bacterial and protozoan cells and disrupts its helical structure resulting in the death of bacteria and protozoa. Infections caused due to pathogens are eradicated completely when taken in prescribed dosage and duration.
No, Chekmet is not nephrotoxic (kidney damaging). However, if this drug is taken unnecessarily in excessive dosage then it can lead to kidney damage.
Yes, Chekmet may be carcinogenic (cancer-causing) if taken beyond prescribed dosage. As per FDA reports, it has shown cancer-causing properties in rats and mice in clinical trials. Therefore, take this medicine strictly as per instructions and do not use it unnecessarily.
Yes, Chekmet can cause stomach upset, abdominal cramps, constipation, and nausea. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing these symptoms after taking this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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