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Claricin Dry Syrup is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Sinusitis, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Claricin Dry Syrup also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Claricin Dry Syrup 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Claricin Dry Syrup side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Claricin Dry Syrup 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.
In addition, Claricin Dry Syrup's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Claricin Dry Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Claricin Dry Syrup contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Claricin Dry Syrup with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Claricin Dry Syrup is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Claricin Dry Syrup 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
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Is the use of Claricin Dry Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Claricin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Claricin Dry Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Claricin may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Claricin Dry Syrup on the Kidneys?
Claricin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Claricin Dry Syrup on the Liver?
Claricin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Claricin Dry Syrup on the Heart?
You can take Claricin without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Claricin Dry Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Claricin Dry Syrup habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Claricin Dry Syrup is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Claricin Dry Syrup, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Claricin Dry Syrup can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Claricin Dry Syrup is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Claricin Dry Syrup for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Claricin Dry Syrup
You can take Claricin Dry Syrup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Claricin Dry Syrup
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Claricin Dry Syrup.
No, Claricin is not good for a cold. Cold is a viral disease, whereas Claricin is used for bacterial infections only.
Clinically no any harmful interaction has been reported between Claricin and oral contraceptive pills. However, the interaction between these two can't be completely ignored. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicine at the same time.
Claricin is a macrolide antibiotic, it works by inhibiting the bacterial protein synthesis which is necessary for bacteria to perform a vital activity. Thus, it stops the growth of bacteria in our body an prevent the infections. Its effects may be bacteriostatic or bactericidal depending on the drug concentration.
Yes, Claricin can be prescribed for pneumonia. It is a medical condition which affects the lungs, characterized by inflammation of alveoli or other related structure which are responsible for respiration. The most common cause of pneumonia is the bacterial infection, and often Claricin is prescribed for it. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for pneumonia.
Yes, Claricin can treat gonorrhea and chlamydia. For the mild infection, a single dose is given whereas in case of severe infection treatment should be given for at least one week, and response should be closely monitored by a healthcare provider. However, you must consult your doctor before taking any antibiotic for treating gonorrhea and chlamydia.
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