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Cefo (Medley), a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefo (Medley) have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Cefo (Medley) is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefo (Medley) as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Cefo (Medley) are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cefo (Medley) has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cefo (Medley)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefo (Medley) related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefo (Medley) are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Cefo (Medley) with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefo (Medley) is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cefo (Medley) 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefo (Medley) is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cefo (Medley) safe for pregnant women?
Cefo is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cefo (Medley) safe during breastfeeding?
Cefo does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cefo (Medley) on the Kidneys?
Cefo may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefo (Medley) on the Liver?
Cefo is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefo (Medley) on the Heart?
Using Cefo does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Cefo (Medley) should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefo (Medley) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefo (Medley) habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cefo (Medley).
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefo (Medley) you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefo (Medley) only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefo (Medley) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cefo (Medley)
Taking Cefo (Medley) with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefo (Medley)
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefo (Medley) and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes Cefo is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.
Cefo and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Cefo works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Yes, Cefo can treat tooth infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
Yes, Cefo can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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