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Cefpil 250 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Other than this, Cefpil 250 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Cefpil 250 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefpil 250 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Cefpil 250 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Cefpil 250 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefpil 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Cefpil 250 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Cefpil 250 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefpil 250 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefpil 250 Tablet is used to treat the following -
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(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Cefpil 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefpil safely.
Is the use of Cefpil 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Cefpil does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cefpil 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefpil on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefpil 250 Tablet on the Liver?
Using Cefpil does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefpil 250 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefpil for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefpil 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefpil 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cefpil 250 Tablet has not been reported.
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 Cefpil 250 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cefpil 250 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefpil 250 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefpil 250 Tablet
It is safe to take Cefpil 250 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefpil 250 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefpil 250 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Cefpil 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 to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, Cefpil is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Yes, Cefpil can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.
Discontinuing Cefpil 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, Cefpil can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).
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