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Celfee is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Celfee also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Celfee depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Celfee have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Celfee are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Celfee's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Celfee has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Celfee related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Celfee have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Celfee have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Celfee is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Celfee 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 |
| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Celfee is used -
Is the use of Celfee safe for pregnant women?
Celfee is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Celfee safe during breastfeeding?
Celfee is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Celfee on the Kidneys?
Celfee rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Celfee on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Celfee on the liver.
What is the effect of Celfee on the Heart?
Celfee is not harmful for the heart.
Celfee should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Celfee unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Celfee habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Celfee is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Celfee as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Celfee is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Celfee for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Celfee
Taking Celfee with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Celfee
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Celfee.
Yes, Celfee might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).
Yes, Celfee has been reported to cause diarrhea and it is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids and do not eat spicy food while you are taking this medicine to minimize diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Take Celfee as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Celfee contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Celfee is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Yes, Celfee can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312
