Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet 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(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Cefakind in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Cefakind is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Cefakind on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Cefakind on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Using Cefakind does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet

Is this Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet does not cause addiction.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet 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?

No, the use of Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet

Taking Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefakind 250 Mg Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

How does Cefakind work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Cefakind contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. 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. Cefakind is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Question about 4 years ago

Does Cefakind treat strep throat?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefakind can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Cefakind a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Cefakind 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.

Question about 4 years ago

Does Cefakind treat gonorrhea?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefakind 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).

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Cefakind cause nausea and vomiting?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefakind can cause nausea and vomiting, but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.