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Natacaf is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Other than this, Natacaf has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Natacaf 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Natacaf have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Natacaf normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Natacaf is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Natacaf related warnings talks about Natacaf's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Natacaf have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Natacaf may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Natacaf is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Natacaf 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 |
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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Is the use of Natacaf safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Natacaf in pregnant women.
Is the use of Natacaf safe during breastfeeding?
Natacaf is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Natacaf on the Kidneys?
Natacaf has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Natacaf on the Liver?
Natacaf is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Natacaf on the Heart?
Natacaf is completely safe for the heart.
Natacaf 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 Natacaf unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Natacaf habit forming or addictive?
Natacaf does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Natacaf can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Natacaf should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Natacaf for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Natacaf
You can take Natacaf with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Natacaf
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Natacaf with alcohol will be.
Natacaf 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.
No, you can not buy Natacaf over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Natacaf 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, Natacaf 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.
Discontinuing Natacaf in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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