CRONEB 500mg Tablet 10s

Frequently asked questions

• Onset of action

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed in 2 to 3 hours for an immediate release tablet and 5 to 8 hours for an extended release tablet.

• Duration of Effect

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 9 to 21 hours for an Immediate release.

• Safe with Alchohol?

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

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Usage in pregnancy?

  This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

• Usage while breast-feeding?

  This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea, candidiasis (thrush, diaper rash) is necessary.

• Allergy

  Avoid taking this medicine if you have a known allergy to it or any other macrolides.

• Impaired Liver function

  CRONEB 500mg Tablet 10s is not recommended in the patients with the history of any liver injury.

• Pregnancy

  This medicine is not recommended for use during pregnancy unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine.

• Breast-feeding

  This medicine is not recommended for breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Consult your doctor about the potential benefits and risks before deciding to take this medicine. Monitoring of undesired effects like diarrhea, candidiasis (thrush, diaper rash) is necessary.

• Impaired liver function

  CRONEB 500mg Tablet 10s is not recommended in the patients with the history of liver injury. Any signs and symptoms of liver injury like elevated liver enzymes and yellow colored eyes and skin should be reported to the doctor. Discontinue the medicine if the symptoms persist.

• QT prolongation

  CRONEB 500mg Tablet 10s should be used with caution in the patients receiving QT prolongation medications as it can increase the risk of arrhythmia. Frequent monitoring of heart function is necessary and an alternate medicine should be considered.

• Drug-resistance

  Usage of ClaritCRONEB 500mg Tablet 10s hromycin without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that is drug resistant.

• Allergy

  Avoid taking this medicine if you have a known allergy to CRONEB 500mg Tablet 10s or other macrolides. Seek immediate medical attention if the patient experiences any allergic symptoms like rashes, itching, nausea, vomiting, swelling of lips, hands, and feet.

• Impaired kidney function

  CRONEB 500mg Tablet 10s should be used with caution in the patients with kidney injury. Half of the recommended dose should be administered if the CrCl is less than 30 ml/min.

Take CRONEB 500mg Tablet 10s with or without food. The long-acting tablet should be taken with food. Do not take in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable effects. Do not stop taking CRONEB 500mg Tablet 10s before completion of course.

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