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Staphydex 500 Capsule is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Staphydex 500 Capsule also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Staphydex 500 Capsule 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Staphydex 500 Capsule are Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Some other side effects of Staphydex 500 Capsule have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Staphydex 500 Capsule 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.
It is also important to note that Staphydex 500 Capsule has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Staphydex 500 Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Staphydex 500 Capsule related warnings section.
The section on Staphydex 500 Capsule contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Staphydex 500 Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Staphydex 500 Capsule is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Staphydex 500 Capsule 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 Staphydex 500 Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Staphydex without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Staphydex 500 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Staphydex does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Staphydex 500 Capsule on the Kidneys?
Staphydex may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Staphydex 500 Capsule on the Liver?
Staphydex is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Staphydex 500 Capsule on the Heart?
Using Staphydex does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Staphydex 500 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Staphydex 500 Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Staphydex 500 Capsule.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Staphydex 500 Capsule will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Staphydex 500 Capsule should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Staphydex 500 Capsule cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Staphydex 500 Capsule
Taking Staphydex 500 Capsule with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Staphydex 500 Capsule
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Staphydex 500 Capsule with alcohol will be.
No, Staphydex 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 Staphydex is not a scabicidal agent.
Staphydex contains cefalexin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. 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. Staphydex is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
No, Staphydex is not recommended for the tooth infection. Hence, it should not be taken for the treatment of tooth infection.
Staphydex is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
Yes, Staphydex is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, joint pain, and rash. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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