Crestum

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Crestum Information

Crestum is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Crestum have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Crestum. 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.

While these are the most often observed Crestum side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Crestum 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Crestum is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Crestum related warnings talks about Crestum's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Crestum contraindications section.

Drug reaction of Crestum with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Crestum is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Crestum Benefits & Uses

Crestum is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Crestum 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


Crestum Side Effects

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

Crestum Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Crestum safe for pregnant women?


    Crestum is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Crestum safe during breastfeeding?


    Crestum is safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Crestum on the Kidneys?


    Crestum may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Crestum on the Liver?


    Crestum does not damage the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Crestum on the Heart?


    Crestum is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Crestum with Other Drugs

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



Crestum Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Crestum

  • Is this Crestum habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Crestum has not been reported.

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


    After taking Crestum you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Crestum should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    Crestum is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Crestum Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Crestum


    It is safe to take Crestum with food.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Crestum


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

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Crestum

Question over 3 years ago

Can I take Crestum with aspirin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Crestum can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Crestum along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Crestum affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Crestum might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).

Question almost 4 years ago

Is Crestum an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Crestum is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Crestum on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Crestum on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question about 4 years ago

Can Crestum treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Crestum can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

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

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312



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