Cefline 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefline is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Cefline safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Cefline will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Cefline safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Cefline for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Cefline on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Cefline on kidney, information on safety of Cefline for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Cefline on the Liver?
Information about safety of Cefline for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Cefline on the Heart?
Side effects of Cefline on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Cefline 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 Cefline unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefline habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cefline.
Interaction between Food and Cefline
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Cefline, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefline
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefline with alcohol will be.
Yes, Cefline might cause a rash which is a sign of an allergy to this drug. This occurs very rarely and this effect goes away after discontinuation of this drug.
Yes, Cefline can be taken if you are allergic to penicillin but caution must be taken because scientific evidence suggests that cross-sensitivity can occur up to 10% of patients with a history of penicillin allergy.
Yes, Cefline might cause a yeast infection because it antibiotic kills both bad bacteria and good bacteria as well. Good bacteria prevent the growth of yeast (fungi) in our body. The absence of these good bacteria that keeps them in check provides a favorable environment for the growth of yeast which results in yeast infection.
Yes Cefline can be taken with diphenhydramine. Diphenhydramine does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Cefline. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Cefline is a brand name of cefalexin and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as a tablet, syrup, and oral drops. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. Cefline is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, skin infections, tonsillitis, and pharyngitis.
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Duricef® (cefadroxil monohydrate)