Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule
Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule is best taken with food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule
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About This Medicine
General information about this product
Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule is a medicine used in the treatment of male hypogonadism caused due to low testosterone levels. It is only prescribed to men with known medical conditions. It helps in restoring the level of testosterone in the male body.
Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule is best taken with food. Take it regularly and at the same time each day to get the most benefit. The dose and how often you take it depends on what you are taking it for. Your doctor will decide how much you need to improve your symptoms. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. You should take this medicine for as long as it is prescribed for you.
The most common side effects of this medicine include increased red blood cells, diarrhea, stomach pain or discomfort, leg pain, dizziness, increased sweating, headache, acne, and breast enlargement in male. If these bother you or appear serious, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. Some side effects may mean you should stop taking this medicine shortness of breath, frequent or persistent erections, and low sperm count.
Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have ever had high blood pressure, heart attack, and stroke. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. Your doctor might perform regular blood tests to keep track of testosterone, and prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels.
03Uses
Treatment of Male hypogonadism
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule is similar to the natural male hormone, testosterone. It works by replenishing the deficient testosterone levels in adult men. Lack of testosterone may cause various health problems including impotence, infertility, low sex drive, tiredness, depressive mood and bone loss.
06Benefits
In Treatment of Male hypogonadism
Male hypogonadism is a condition in which the body does not produce enough testosterone (male sex hormone). Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule injections help improve the level of testosterone in your body. This helps in maintaining better sex life, improve overall physical appearance, gives good mood and boost overall confidence. Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule also helps in muscle building and development of bones. This treatment has few side effects so it is advisable to always take the injection under a doctor’s supervision only. You should continue taking it as long as it is prescribed even if you feel better.
07Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Breast enlargement in male
Voice change
Acne
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Increased sweating
Stomach discomfort
Diarrhea
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:UNSAFE
Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor’s advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding:UNSAFE
Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule is not indicated for use in women.
Driving:SAFE
Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:CAUTION
Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CAUTION
Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule for the treatment of low testosterone levels.
Your doctor may get your blood tests done regularly to monitor red blood cells, liver function, testosterone, and prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels while taking Cernos Soft Gelatin Capsule.
Inform your doctor if you experience symptoms such as frequent or persistent erections, irritability, nervousness or weight gain after starting treatment with this medicine.
Your doctor will administer this injection into a muscle or skin.
Your doctor may monitor you for 30 minutes after your shot to make sure you do not develop breathing problems or get a severe allergic reaction due to the medicine.
References
Sources and references
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