Crixan Granules 125mg Mixed fruit Flavour Suspension 30ml
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Clarithromycin 125 mg
Manufacturer
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Country of Origin
India
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Introduction
INTRODUCTION ABOUT CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSIONCRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION contains Clarithromycin which belongs to the group of medicines called Macrolide Antibiotics. It is used to manage bacterial infections in the chest, throat and sin
Uses
in children above 6 months to 12 years of age. It is also used to manage inflammation of the middle ear (otitis media) and infections of the skin and the layers of flesh just under the skin. Before prescribing this medicine, your doctor may want your child to undergo few diagnostic tests to determine the exact cause of your infection before starting with the medication. Before giving CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION to your child, inform your doctor if the child has been diagnosed with coronary artery disease, severe heart failure or slowed heart rate. CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION is not recommended in children with a history of heart rhythm disorders (such as ventricular cardiac arrhythmia, and fast heart rhythm), in ‘long QT syndrome’ (abnormality in electrocardiogram) and in children with severe liver or kidney disorders or those prone to fungal infections. The most common
How It Works
CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION manages the growth of bacteria by interfering with its protein synthesis and binds specific proteins present in the bacterial ribosomes, thus stopping the growth of the bacteria in
Directions for Use
Give CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION to your child as advised by your physician. It is for pediatric use. Shake the bottle well to loosen the dry powder. Add the sterile water provided with this pack up to the ring mark present on the bottle surface. Add extra water if required to adjust the volume up to the ring mark. Close the bottle tightly and shake the mixture well. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for your child depending on the age, body weight and disease condition. It is important to consume CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION for the stipulated duration recommended by your doctor to achieve control over the infection.
Side Effects
CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSIONCOMMON abdominal pain diarrhoea nausea vomiting taste change RAREStop giving CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION and consult your doctor immediately if your child experiences any of the following side effects: sudden allergic reaction such as wheeziness, difficulty in breathing swelling of the eyelids, face or lips, rash, or itching, skin irritation develops severe diarrhoea yellowing of skin (jaundice) dark urine, tender abdomen loss of appetite
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSDRIVING AND USING MACHINESDo not allow your child drive or play outdoors, as CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION may cause dizziness or blurry vision. Consult your doctor before giving CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION. KIDNEYCRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION is not recommended in children with a severe kidney disorder. Consult your doctor before giving CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION to your child. LIVERCRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION is not recommended in children with severe liver disorder. Consult your doctor before giving CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION to your child. ALLERGYDo not give CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION if the child is allergic (hypersensitive) to Clarithromycin and other macrolide antibiotics (such as azithromycin and erythromycin) or any other constituents of this medicine. LUNGSCRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION should be used with caution in children with pneumonia. Consult the doctor before giving CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION. HEART DISEASECRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION is not recommended for children with a family history of heart rhythm disorders known as ventricular cardiac arrhythmia, including the type of ventricular tachycardia (torsades de pointes) and if you have long QT syndrome (showing abnormality in electrocardiogram). CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION should be taken with caution in children diagnosed with coronary artery disease, severe heart failure or slowed heart rate. Consult a doctor before giving this medicine to your child. OTHERSBefore giving CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION, inform your doctor if your child: have abnormal low levels of potassium and magnesium in the blood (hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia) having or prone to fungal infection have pharyngitis have phenylketonuria Use in pediatrics: Your doctor will give the right dose depends on your child’s age, body weight and severity of the infection. Consult your doctor before giving CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION to your child.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug-Drug interactions: Before giving CRIXAN 125MG/5ML SUSPENSION to your child, inform your doctor if your child is taking any of the following medicine: astemizole or terfenadine (medicine to manage hay fever and allergy) cisapride (medicine to manage stomach disorder) pimozide (medicine to manage mental disorder) ticagrelor, ranolazine (medicine to manage heart and circulatory disease) colchicine (medicine to manage gout) quinidine or disopyramide (medicine to manage heartbeat disorders) theophylline (medicine to manage asthma) rifampicin, rifabutin or rifapentine, azithromycin, erythromycin, lincomycin, clindamycin (medicine to manage certain bacterial infections) fluconazole, itraconazole (medicine to manage fungal infections) medicines used to manage epilepsy vinblastine (medicine to manage cancer) Overdosage: If your child or anyone else accidentally took too much of this medicine, consult your doctor immediately. SYNOPSIS Drug : Clarithromycin Pharmacological Category : Macrolide Antibiotics Therapeutic Indication : Manage Bacterial infections Dosage Forms : Tablet, Injection, Dry syrup, Oral suspensions, Gel, Granules, Lotion, Solution MORE INFORMATION Keep out of reach of children Store at room temperature
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Last Updated
12 Oct 2022