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Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Common side effects of Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet include Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain, Heartburn. While these are the most often observed Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. In addition, Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Kidney Disease as it can result in adverse effects.
Besides this, Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet is used -
Severe
Common
Is the use of Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Starclav during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Starclav. If you see any side effects, stop taking Starclav immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Starclav again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Starclav can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Starclav. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Starclav on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet
There is no information on the effects of taking Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Starclav 500 Mg/125 Mg Tablet with alcohol will be.
Starclav can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
Avoid taking Starclav with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.
Starclav is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Starclav can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.
Starclav works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
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