Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet Information

Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Pegacef Benefits & Uses
Pegacef Dosage & How to Take
Pegacef Side Effects
Pegacef Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Pegacef with Other Drugs
Pegacef Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Pegacef
Pegacef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection (Read More - Fast and Natural Ways to Cure Ear Infections at Home)
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
पेट दर्द

Mild

Rash
Headache
पेट की गैस
Dyspepsia
Urticaria
Maculopapular rash

Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Pegacef safely.

Safe
Is the use of Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Pegacef.

Safe
What is the effect of Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Pegacef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Pegacef is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Pegacef is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet

Is this Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet

Taking Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Pegacef 200 Mg Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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