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Cefolac, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Drops,Syrup,Tablet,Suspension. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefolac have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Cefolac is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Cefolac have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Cefolac normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Cefolac has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cefolac related warnings talks about Cefolac's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Cefolac have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Cefolac with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefolac is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cefolac 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefolac is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cefolac safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefolac in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefolac safe during breastfeeding?
Cefolac does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cefolac on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefolac on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefolac on the Liver?
Cefolac is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefolac on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefolac for the heart.
Cefolac should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefolac unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefolac habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefolac is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefolac as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefolac only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefolac is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefolac
Taking Cefolac with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefolac
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefolac and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Cefolac is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Cefolac works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Cefolac can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
Cefolac can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Cefolac is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)