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Sephalin is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Sephalin have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Sephalin. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Sephalin are Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Some other side effects of Sephalin have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Sephalin 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Sephalin is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Sephalin related warnings talks about Sephalin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Sephalin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Sephalin with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sephalin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Sephalin 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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Is the use of Sephalin safe for pregnant women?
Sephalin is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Sephalin safe during breastfeeding?
Sephalin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sephalin on the Kidneys?
Sephalin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sephalin on the Liver?
Sephalin is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Sephalin on the Heart?
You can take Sephalin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Sephalin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sephalin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sephalin habit forming or addictive?
Sephalin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Sephalin since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Sephalin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Sephalin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sephalin
Taking Sephalin with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sephalin
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sephalin.
Yes, Sephalin can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae). 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.
Discontinuing Sephalin on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Sephalin can be taken with paracetamol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
No, Sephalin does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Sephalin. Hence, it is not recommended to use this drug for the treatment of the infection caused by Pseudomonas species.
No, Sephalin does not treat scabies which is a contagious skin infestation caused by the mite (Sarcoptes scabiei). It is not recommended for the treatment of scabies because Sephalin is not a scabicidal agent.
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