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Cefact 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 safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefact safely.
Is the use of Cefact safe during breastfeeding?
Cefact does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cefact on the Kidneys?
Cefact has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefact on the Liver?
Cefact is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefact on the Heart?
Cefact is not harmful for the heart.
Cefact should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefact unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefact habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cefact.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cefact does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Cefact is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefact is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefact
Taking Cefact with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefact
Information about the interaction of Cefact and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched 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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 299-300