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Cefigard 100 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Cefigard 100 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 Cefigard 100 Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Cefigard 100 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Bloating or fullness, Dyspepsia, Flatulence. Such side effects of Cefigard 100 Tablet 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, Cefigard 100 Tablet's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefigard 100 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cefigard 100 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Cefigard 100 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefigard 100 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Cefigard 100 Tablet is used to treat the following -
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Cefigard 100 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Cefigard during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Cefigard 100 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Cefigard is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefigard 100 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Cefigard. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Cefigard 100 Tablet on the Liver?
Cefigard may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cefigard 100 Tablet on the Heart?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Cefigard on heart. So it is not known whether taking Cefigard will cause side effects on heart or not.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefigard 100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefigard 100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Cefigard 100 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cefigard 100 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefigard 100 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cefigard 100 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cefigard 100 Tablet
Taking Cefigard 100 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefigard 100 Tablet
Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Cefigard 100 Tablet as it can have severe side effects.
Cefigard can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Cefigard can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.
Discontinuing Cefigard in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Cefigard is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Cefigard can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
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