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Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefcidal without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT safe during breastfeeding?
Cefcidal is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT on the Kidneys?
Cefcidal rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT on the Liver?
Cefcidal is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT on the Heart?
You can take Cefcidal without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT
You can take Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefcidal 125 Tablet DT with alcohol will be.
No, Cefcidal does not cover anaerobes because Cefcidal is a first-generation cephalosporin which is resistant against anaerobes.
No, Cefcidal is not recommended for the tooth infection. Hence, it should not be taken for the treatment of tooth infection.
No, Cefcidal does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Cefcidal. Hence, it is not recommended to use this drug for the treatment of the infection caused by Enterococcus faecalis.
Cefcidal 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.
Cefcidal 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. Cefcidal 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keflex® (cephalexin)
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