Ceff 250 Capsule Information

Ceff 250 Capsule is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Ceff 250 Capsule has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Ceff 250 Capsule 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Ceff 250 Capsule 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 Ceff 250 Capsule as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Ceff 250 Capsule normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Ceff 250 Capsule's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ceff 250 Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Ceff 250 Capsule are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Ceff 250 Capsule may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to the above precautions for Ceff 250 Capsule, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

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

Ceff 250 Capsule Benefits & Uses

Ceff 250 Capsule is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Prostatitis
Osteomyelitis
Kidney Infection
Tonsillitis
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Pneumonia

Ceff 250 Capsule 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: 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: 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: 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

Ceff 250 Capsule Related Warnings

Is the use of Ceff 250 Capsule safe for pregnant women?

Ceff is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Ceff 250 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?

Ceff is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Ceff 250 Capsule on the Kidneys?

Ceff rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ceff 250 Capsule on the Liver?

Ceff does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Ceff 250 Capsule on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ceff 250 Capsule with Other Drugs

Ceff 250 Capsule should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Metformin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Bumetanide

Bumetanide Tablet

Drospirenone

Ceff 250 Capsule Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceff 250 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Ceff 250 Capsule

Is this Ceff 250 Capsule habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Ceff 250 Capsule has not been reported.

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

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Ceff 250 Capsule as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Ceff 250 Capsule only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Ceff 250 Capsule in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Ceff 250 Capsule Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ceff 250 Capsule

You can take Ceff 250 Capsule with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceff 250 Capsule

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ceff 250 Capsule with alcohol will be.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 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