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Cefact 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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.
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Is the use of Cefact 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefact without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Cefact 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Cefact is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefact 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Cefact has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefact 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cefact on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefact 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Cefact is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefact 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefact 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefact 500 Mg Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cefact 500 Mg Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cefact 500 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefact 500 Mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefact 500 Mg Tablet
Taking Cefact 500 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefact 500 Mg Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefact 500 Mg Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Cefact causes nausea and vomiting in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting, you are advised to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
Yes, Cefact is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, joint pain, and rash. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Cefact does not cover anaerobes because Cefact is a first-generation cephalosporin which is resistant against anaerobes.
The dosage of Cefact may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of the infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not have any effect on its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
Cefact is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keflex® (cephalexin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 726
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