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Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup are Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Some other side effects of Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup related warnings section.
The section on Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup 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 Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cephadex in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Cephadex is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup on the Kidneys?
Cephadex may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup on the Liver?
Cephadex does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup on the Heart?
You can take Cephadex without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup
Taking Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cephadex 500 Mg Syrup with alcohol.
Yes, Cephadex might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor without any further delay.
Yes, Cephadex can be taken with prednisone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cephadex along with prednisone.
Yes, Cephadex might cause itching. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing itching after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.
The dosage of Cephadex may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of the infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not have any effect on its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
No, Cephadex does not cover anaerobes because Cephadex is a first-generation cephalosporin which is resistant against anaerobes.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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