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Cepo Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections.
The right dosage of Cepo Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Cepo Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cepo Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cepo Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cepo Tablet is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Cepo Tablet related warnings talks about Cepo Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cepo Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Cepo Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Cepo Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cepo Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main 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
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Is the use of Cepo Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Side effects of Cepo during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.
Is the use of Cepo Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Cepo in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Cepo Tablet on the Kidneys?
No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Cepo on kidney. So it is not known whether taking Cepo will cause side effects on kidney or not.
What is the effect of Cepo Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Cepo on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Cepo Tablet on the Heart?
There is no research available on the side effects of Cepo on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cepo Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cepo Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Cepo Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cepo Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cepo Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cepo Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cepo Tablet
You can take Cepo Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cepo Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cepo Tablet with alcohol will be.
Occasionally, Cepo can cause drug-induced hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.
Discontinuing Cepo in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. Incase you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Cepo does not help in preventing cold, because common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.
Cepo can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Cepo is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
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