Chlorodex (Sun) is a prescription medicine that is available as a Drops. Other than this, Chlorodex (Sun) has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Chlorodex (Sun). Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Chlorodex (Sun) also has some side effects, the most common being Eye Pain, Eye itching, Eye Inflammation. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Chlorodex (Sun) as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Chlorodex (Sun) normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Chlorodex (Sun) is Severe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Chlorodex (Sun) related warnings talks about Chlorodex (Sun)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Chlorodex (Sun) is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Chlorodex (Sun) have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Chlorodex (Sun) is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Chlorodex (Sun) is used to treat the following -
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
| Age Group | Dosage |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chlorodex (Sun) is used -
Moderate
Common
Is the use of Chlorodex (Sun) safe for pregnant women?
Chlorodex shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Chlorodex (Sun) safe during breastfeeding?
Chlorodex does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Chlorodex (Sun) on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Chlorodex on kidneys.
What is the effect of Chlorodex (Sun) on the Liver?
Information about safety of Chlorodex for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Chlorodex (Sun) on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Chlorodex on heart. So it is not known whether taking Chlorodex will cause side effects on heart or not.
Chlorodex (Sun) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chlorodex (Sun) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Chlorodex (Sun) habit forming or addictive?
Chlorodex (Sun) is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Chlorodex (Sun) will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Chlorodex (Sun) is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Chlorodex (Sun) is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Chlorodex (Sun)
It is safe to take Chlorodex (Sun) with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chlorodex (Sun)
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Chlorodex (Sun).
Do not take Chlorodex along with dairy products such as milk or yogurt or calcium-containing foods. Dairy products may affect the absorption of the medicine directly affecting the efficacy of this drug. Hence, avoid taking Chlorodex with calcium-rich foods.
Chlorodex should be taken with a meal. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. Drinking extra water will help prevent some unwanted effects of this medicine. Do not take this medicine along with milk, yogurt, or other dairy products may reduce the absorption of a drug. Take it exactly as directed by the physician.
It is recommended to avoid taking Chlorodex with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Yes, you can take Chlorodex for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
Chlorodex and doxylamine can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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