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Acrocef LB Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections.
The right dosage of Acrocef LB Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Acrocef LB Tablet include Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Acrocef LB Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Acrocef LB Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Acrocef LB Tablet is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Acrocef LB Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Acrocef LB Tablet related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Acrocef LB Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Acrocef LB Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Acrocef LB Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Acrocef LB Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Acrocef LB Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Acrocef LB during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Acrocef LB Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Acrocef LB for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Acrocef LB Tablet on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Acrocef LB on kidneys.
What is the effect of Acrocef LB Tablet on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Acrocef LB on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Acrocef LB Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Acrocef LB on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acrocef LB Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acrocef LB Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Acrocef LB Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Acrocef LB Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Acrocef LB Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acrocef LB Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Acrocef LB Tablet
You can take Acrocef LB Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acrocef LB Tablet
Information about the interaction of Acrocef LB Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Acrocef LB can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Avoid taking Acrocef LB with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Acrocef LB is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Yes, Acrocef LB can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Occasionally, Acrocef LB can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
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