Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet Information

Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

In addition, Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

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

Drug reaction of Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefactin 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(Male)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet is used -

Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

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

Cefactin is safe for pregnant women.

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

Cefactin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

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

Cefactin rarely affects the kidneys.

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

Cefactin is completely safe for the liver.

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

You can take Cefactin without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet

Is this Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.

No
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 Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

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

No

Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet

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

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefactin 500 Mg Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown