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Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT

Manufactured byRanbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
ContainsClarithromycin
CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE

Description

Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT is a macrolide antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections of the lungs, airways, ears, and nose. It stops the growth of bacteria causing the infection. It is not effective against infections caused by viruses. Common side effects of Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT are diarrhoea, stomach pain, headache, weakness, nausea, and vomiting. Use it cautiously in individuals with gastrointestinal (mouth to anus) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon) due to the risk of severe diarrhoea. Do not use this medicine if you are previously allergic to it. Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT should only be used to treat or prevent infections that are caused by bacteria. Once an antibiotic is started, it is always recommended to finish the entire course of treatment. You can take this medicine with or without food. For the ease of remembering, take it around the same time every day.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT

Maclar 125 MG Tablet DT
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Synclar 125 MG Tablet DT
Cipla Ltd.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT

Mouth blisters

Stomach pain

Nausea or Vomiting

Diarrhoea

Skin rash

Acid or sour stomach

Excessive air or gas in stomach

Headache

Heartburn

Dizziness

Lower back pain

Change in taste/ Metallic taste

Loss of appetite

Uses of Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT

What is it prescribed for?

Tonsilitis/Pharyngitis

Pharyngitis and tonsillitis are infections that cause swelling and soreness in the throat and tonsils. If this infection affects both the throat and the tonsils, then it would be called pharyngotonsillitis. Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT is used to treat pharyngitis, tonsillitis, and/or pharyngotonsillitis.

Bronchitis

Bronchitis is the swelling and irritation of bronchial tubes that regulates air passage in the lungs. Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT is used to treat bronchitis caused by bacteria.

Community-Acquired Pneumonia

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) refers to pneumonia (lung infection) that is acquired outside the hospital. CAP can be bacterial or viral. Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT is used to treat CAP caused by bacteria like Mycoplasma pneumonia, Streptococcus pneumonia, Haemophilus influenzae, etc.

Acute otitis media

Otitis media (AOM), is an infection of the middle ear (the area behind the eardrum), common in infants and young children. Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT is used to treat acute otitis media caused by bacteria.

Acute bacterial Sinusitis

Sinusitis is the swelling of membranes that line your nose and surrounding sinuses. It is often caused by bacteria and sometimes, viruses and fungi. You may experience a stuffed nose and pain or pressure behind your eyes, nose, cheeks, or forehead. Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT is used to treat bacterial sinusitis and provides relief in three to eight weeks.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    You will start to feel better in 3 to 5 days after taking clarithromycin dispersible tablets. But finish your entire course of treatment, even if your condition gets better.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The duration of action for clarithromycin dispersible tablet is not clinically determined.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendency has been reported for Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. However, in early pregnancy, it can increase the risk of major birth defects and therefore should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk at very low levels. Hence it is acceptable for use in nursing mothers upon your doctor's recommendation.

Allergy

Avoid taking Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT if you are previously allergic to it. Serious allergic reactions to this medicine are rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of allergic reactions such as skin rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.

Liver damage

Do not use Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT in patients with a history of cholestatic jaundice (a condition of reduced bile flow from the liver to the small intestine) or impaired liver function associated with prior use of this medicine.

Statins

The combined use of Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT and statins (cholesterol medicines) such as atorvastatin, simvastatin, etc., can cause serious side effects on muscles such as pain, tenderness, or weakness.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT is generally safe in pregnancy to treat bacterial infections. It is not known to cause any harm to the fetus. However, in early pregnancy, it can increase the risk of major birth defects and therefore should only be used upon your doctor's recommendation.

Breast-feeding

Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT is not known to be harmful in breastfeeding women. It passes into breast milk at very low levels. Hence it is acceptable for use in nursing mothers upon your doctor's recommendation.

General warnings

Antacids

If you are taking an antacid containing aluminium and magnesium salts for indigestion, it can increase the time it takes for Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT to act on your body. Because of this, it is recommended to take this antibiotic at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after taking antacids.

Diarrhoea

Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT can cause diarrhoea because it may also kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine. Get emergency medical help if you experience severe diarrhoea that is watery or bloody. Call your pharmacist/doctor before taking anti-diarrhoeal medication.

Antibiotic resistance

Finish your entire course of treatment with Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT, even if the condition gets better to avoid antibiotic resistance (the bacteria may become resistant to antibiotics). If you still feel unwell after completing your antibiotic course, make an appointment to consult your doctor.

Kidney diseases

Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT is filtered by the kidney and moved out of the body through urine. Patients with kidney diseases need special consideration while taking Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT due to the risk of kidney damage. Dose adjustment should be done based on the clinical condition.

Driving or operating machinery

Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT may cause blurred vision, dizziness, or confusion and hence do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms.

Missed Dose

Try not to skip a dose of Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT. And if a dose is skipped, do not add it up to the next dose.

Overdose

Seek medical emergency in case of an Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Clonazepam

Amiodarone

Pimozide

Ethinyl Estradiol

Atorvastatin

Carbamazepine

Disease interactions

QT Prolongation

Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT may cause a heart rhythm problem called prolonged QT intervals (an electrical heartbeat disturbance) in some patients who are taking heart medications. It may result in fast, rapid, and irregular heartbeats.

Gastrointestinal Diseases

Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT can kill the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and leads to diarrhoea. Therefore use Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT with extreme caution in patients with gastrointestinal (mouth to anus) diseases, particularly colitis (swelling of the inner lining of the colon), since it may worsen the patient's condition.

Myasthenia Gravis

Myasthenia gravis is a skeletal muscle weakness condition characterized by severe weakness of any of the muscles under your voluntary control, including the arms and legs. Use Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT with extreme caution in patients with myasthenia gravis since it may get worsen.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT as instructed by the doctor. Never take more than the prescribed dose. For the ease of remembering, take this antibiotic around the same time every day. Do not give your medicine to other people even if their condition appears to be the same as yours.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

May cause sleepiness

How it works

Crixan 125 MG Tablet DT works by stopping the bacterial protein synthesis that is essential for its growth. Thus it kills or stops the growth of bacteria.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Macrolides, Antibiotics

Schedule

Schedule H

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