Cefetamet Benefits & Uses

Cefetamet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Tonsillitis
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)

Other Benefits

Pneumonia
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Bronchitis

Cefetamet Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Pneumonia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Pneumonia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pneumonia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Pneumonia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefetamet Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefetamet safe for pregnant women?

Cefetamet can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Cefetamet right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.

Moderate
Is the use of Cefetamet safe during breastfeeding?

Cefetamet may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Cefetamet, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Cefetamet.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cefetamet on the Kidneys?

Cefetamet can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cefetamet on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Cefetamet. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Cefetamet only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cefetamet on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Cefetamet on the heart have been reported.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Cefetamet with Other Drugs

Cefetamet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Cefetamet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefetamet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy
Epilepsy
Clostridium Difficile Colitis
Pseudomonas Infections

Frequently asked Questions about Cefetamet

Is this Cefetamet habit forming or addictive?

Cefetamet is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cefetamet since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Cefetamet should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cefetamet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cefetamet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefetamet

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Cefetamet with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefetamet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefetamet with alcohol will be.

Unknown