Acef Lb: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Acef Lb Information

Acef Lb is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections.

The right dosage of Acef Lb 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Acef Lb include Nausea or vomiting. While these are the most often observed Acef Lb side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Acef Lb 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.

In addition, Acef Lb's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Acef Lb's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Acef Lb have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Acef Lb may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Acef Lb is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Acef Lb Benefits & Uses
Acef Lb Dosage & How to Take
Acef Lb Side Effects
Acef Lb Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Acef Lb with Other Drugs
Acef Lb Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Acef Lb
Acef Lb Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Acef Lb Benefits & Uses

Acef Lb is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Acef Lb 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

Acef Lb Related Warnings

Is the use of Acef Lb safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Acef LB in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Acef Lb safe during breastfeeding?

Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Acef LB for breastfeeding women are not known.

Unknown
What is the effect of Acef Lb on the Kidneys?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Acef LB on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Acef LB will cause side effects on kidney or not.

Unknown
What is the effect of Acef Lb on the Liver?

Side effects of Acef LB on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Acef Lb on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Acef LB on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Acef Lb with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Ampicillin

Cimetidine

Warfarin

Esomeprazole

Acef Lb Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Acef Lb

Is this Acef Lb habit forming or addictive?

Acef Lb does not cause addiction.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Acef Lb. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Acef Lb only on doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Acef Lb for mental disorders.

No

Acef Lb Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Acef Lb

You can take Acef Lb with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Acef Lb

Information about the interaction of Acef Lb and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Acef Lb

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Acef LB?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Acef LB can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Acef LB?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Acef LB should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote bacterial resistance which results in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. Incase you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Acef LB help in preventing cold?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Acef LB does not help in preventing cold, because common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I use Acef LB to treat pneumonia?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, you can use Acef LB to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Acef LB safe to use?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Acef LB is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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