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Crocin 200mg belongs to the group of anti-parasitic, anti-infective, anti-viral, anti-fungal drugs with the main ingredient being Cefixime. Medicines used to treat bacterial infections in the body. So what should be paid attention to when taking the drug?1. What is Crocin 200mg?
Crocin 200mg drug has the main ingredient is Cefixime (also known as Cefixim). Cefixime is a third generation cephalosporin antibiotic, which exerts antibacterial activity with the antibacterial mechanism described by inhibiting bacterial cell wall synthesis, thereby causing bacterial death. In particular, this antibiotic is specific to gram-negative bacteria, is stable to beta lactamases and achieves bactericidal concentrations in the cerebrospinal fluid. However, on gram-positive bacteria, the effectiveness is less than penicillin and first generation cephalosporins.
Crocin 200mg is made in the form of hard capsules, packing specification is box of 01 blister x 10 tablets.
2. What are the effects of Crocin 200mg?
Crocin 200mg drug is indicated for use in the following cases:
Acute otitis media. Upper respiratory tract infection or lower respiratory tract infection. Urinary tract infection, gonococcal urethritis.
3. Dosage of Crocin 200mg
Usage: Use Crocin 200mg orally. Do not crush or chew the medicine while taking it. About the time of use, at any time, however, it is necessary to ensure the dose prescribed by the doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember it. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose as scheduled.
Reference dosage:
For adults and children > 12 years old: Dosage is 400mg/day. In case of need to treat urinary tract infections caused by gonorrhea, users take a single dose of 400mg or divided into two times, each time 200mg. For children from 06 months to 12 years old: Use according to the dosage of 08mg/kg x 01 time/day or 04mg/kg x 02 times/day. Note: It is necessary to consult a doctor or medical professional to have an appropriate dose, to avoid self-medication or drug abuse that will cause unwanted harm. The specific dose will be prescribed by the doctor depending on the user's condition and the progression of the disease.
4. Notes when using crocin 200mg
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to cephalosporin antibiotics and infants under 6 months of age.
Side effects : Side effects that occur are usually mild and resolve spontaneously after a short time such as:
Diarrhea Abdominal pain Nausea, vomiting Pseudomembranous colitis Headache, dizziness Hypersensitivity reactions such as: Skin allergies, urticaria, itching are very rare. When having one of the above signs, users should go to the hospital immediately for timely treatment, to avoid causing serious consequences for a long time.
Attention and precaution in the following cases:
Patients who are sensitive to penicillin or patients with a history of gastrointestinal disease, especially colitis, should pay attention to using Crocin 200mg as prescribed by the doctor.
For patients with severe renal impairment, appropriate dose adjustment is required. The antibiotic Cefixime may give false positive results on urine glucose testing.
Storage:
Should be placed in a dry place, away from direct light.
5. Can you take Crocin 200mg during pregnancy?
For pregnant women: Crocin 200mg crosses the placenta. Therefore, to ensure safety, the drug should be used for pregnant women only as prescribed by the doctor when absolutely necessary and the benefits must outweigh the risks.
For nursing mothers: Crocin 200mg is excreted in breast milk, so it may affect the nursing infant. Therefore, people who are breastfeeding need to consider carefully before using Crocin 200mg and only use it when prescribed by a doctor.
Above is an article about the use of Crocin 200mg. Besides the benefits, the use of Crocin 200mg also has certain risks. Therefore, patients need to discuss with their doctor to use the drug in the most optimal way, weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the drug before using it.
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