Cefortal Information
Cefortal, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Other than this, Cefortal has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefortal. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Cefortal include Diarrhoea, Stomach Upset. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefortal can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefortal go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefortal is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Cefortal related warnings talks about Cefortal's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Cefortal can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cefortal in conditions like Allergy. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cefortal contraindications section.
Additionally, Cefortal may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefortal, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Cefortal Benefits & Uses
Cefortal is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
- Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
- Bacterial Infections
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Meningitis
- Cellulitis
- Peritonitis
Cefortal 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 |
| 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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Cefortal Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefortal is used -
Common
- Diarrhoea
- Stomach Upset
Cefortal Related Warnings
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Is the use of Cefortal safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefortal in pregnant women.
Safe -
Is the use of Cefortal safe during breastfeeding?
Cefortal is safe for breastfeeding women.
Safe -
What is the effect of Cefortal on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Cefortal. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Moderate -
What is the effect of Cefortal on the Liver?
So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Cefortal on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Cefortal will affect the liver or not.
Unknown -
What is the effect of Cefortal on the Heart?
Side effects of Cefortal on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Unknown
Severe Interaction of Cefortal with Other Drugs
Cefortal should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Unknown
Cefortal Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefortal unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Allergy
- Kidney Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Cefortal
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Is this Cefortal habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefortal is addictive.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cefortal does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Safe -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cefortal only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefortal for mental disorders.
No
Cefortal Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Cefortal
You can take Cefortal with food.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefortal
Taking Cefortal with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Severe
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This medicine data has been created by -
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