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Cefwom is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Syrup. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Cefwom also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Cefwom depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefwom as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefwom are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefwom is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Cefwom's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Cefwom contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Cefwom with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefwom, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefwom 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Cefwom safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefwom in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefwom safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefwom.
What is the effect of Cefwom on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefwom on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefwom on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cefwom on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefwom on the Heart?
You can take Cefwom without any fear of damage to the heart.
Cefwom 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 Cefwom unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefwom habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cefwom has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefwom as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefwom is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefwom for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefwom
It is safe to take Cefwom with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefwom
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefwom and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Cefwom 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.
Yes, Cefwom 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.
Yes, Cefwom can treat tooth infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
Cefwom 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, Cefwom 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
5 Years of Experience
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