Q Cef 250 Capsule: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Q Cef Information

Q Cef, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Q Cef also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Q Cef. 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.

The most common side effects of Q Cef are Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Q Cef as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Q Cef are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Q Cef is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Q Cef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Q Cef are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Q Cef have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Q Cef is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Q Cef Benefits & Uses

Q Cef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Skin Infections
Ear Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Osteomyelitis
Kidney Infection
Tonsillitis
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Pneumonia

Q Cef 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
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Q Cef Related Warnings

Is the use of Q Cef safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Q Cef safely.

Safe
Is the use of Q Cef safe during breastfeeding?

Q Cef is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Q Cef on the Kidneys?

Q Cef rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Q Cef on the Liver?

Q Cef does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Q Cef on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Q Cef for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Q Cef with Other Drugs

Q Cef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Metformin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Bumetanide

Bumetanide Tablet

Drospirenone

Q Cef Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Q Cef unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Q Cef

Is this Q Cef habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Q Cef has not been reported.

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

Q Cef will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

Q Cef is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Q Cef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Q Cef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Q Cef

It is safe to take Q Cef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Q Cef

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Q Cef with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Q Cef

Question over 3 years ago

Can I take Q Cef with prednisone?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Q Cef can be taken with prednisone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Q Cef along with prednisone.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Q Cef cover anaerobes?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Q Cef does not cover anaerobes because Q Cef is a first-generation cephalosporin which is resistant against anaerobes.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Q Cef cover Pseudomonas?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

No, Q Cef does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Q Cef. Hence, it is not recommended to use this drug for the treatment of the infection caused by Pseudomonas species.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Q Cef cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Q Cef has been reported to cause diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Q Cef cover enterococcus?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

No, Q Cef does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Q Cef. Hence, it is not recommended to use this drug for the treatment of the infection caused by Enterococcus faecalis.