Carefex 500 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Carefex 500 Mg Tablet Information

Carefex 500 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Carefex 500 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Carefex 500 Mg Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Carefex 500 Mg Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Carefex 500 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Carefex 500 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

In addition, Carefex 500 Mg Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Carefex 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Carefex 500 Mg Tablet related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Carefex 500 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Carefex 500 Mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

You should also be aware that Carefex 500 Mg Tablet is safe while driving, and is addiction.

Carefex Benefits & Uses
Carefex Dosage & How to Take
Carefex Side Effects
Carefex Related Warnings
Carefex Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Carefex
Carefex Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Carefex 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Carefex 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Skin Infections
Ear Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Osteomyelitis
Kidney Infection
Tonsillitis
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Pneumonia

Carefex 500 Mg Tablet 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Carefex 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Carefex 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Carefex is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Carefex 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Carefex does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Carefex 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Carefex on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Carefex 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Carefex does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Carefex 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Carefex is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Carefex 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Carefex 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Carefex 500 Mg Tablet

Is this Carefex 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Carefex 500 Mg Tablet has not been reported.

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

Carefex 500 Mg Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, Carefex 500 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Carefex 500 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Carefex 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Carefex 500 Mg Tablet

Taking Carefex 500 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Carefex 500 Mg Tablet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Carefex 500 Mg Tablet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Carefex 500 Mg Tablet

Question over 4 years ago

Does Carefex treat strep throat?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Carefex can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. Since Carefex is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised not to take Carefex by yourself.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Carefex help in sinus infection?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Carefex might be used to treat sinusitis (Inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages) caused by bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae). However, because of its poor activity against these bacteria Carefex is not recommended usually for the treatment of sinus infection (sinusitis).

Question over 5 years ago

How does Carefex work?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Carefex contains cefalexin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Carefex is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Question over 3 years ago

Can I take Carefex with prednisone?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Carefex can be taken with prednisone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Carefex along with prednisone.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Carefex without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Carefex 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.