Cepodex 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.
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Is the use of Cepodex safe for pregnant women?
Cepodex has mild to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cepodex safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Cepodex. If you see any side effects, stop taking Cepodex immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Cepodex again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cepodex on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Cepodex. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Cepodex on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Cepodex. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Cepodex on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Cepodex on the heart have been reported.
Cepodex 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 Cepodex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cepodex habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cepodex is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Cepodex since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cepodex is safe for use.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cepodex is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cepodex
Taking Cepodex with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cepodex
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cepodex with alcohol.
Occasionally, Cepodex can cause drug-induced hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.
Cepodex is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Cepodex can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Cepodex 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, Cepodex can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. However, if a cough gets severe and does not subside after taking this drug. Do consult a doctor for the right treatment.
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References
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