Ceff 500 Capsule is a prescription drug, available for use as Capsule. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Ceff 500 Capsule has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ceff 500 Capsule. 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 Ceff 500 Capsule are Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Ceff 500 Capsule as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Ceff 500 Capsule are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Ceff 500 Capsule's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ceff 500 Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Ceff 500 Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Ceff 500 Capsule may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ceff 500 Capsule is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Ceff 500 Capsule 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ceff 500 Capsule is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ceff 500 Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Ceff is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Ceff 500 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Ceff is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ceff 500 Capsule on the Kidneys?
Ceff rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ceff 500 Capsule on the Liver?
Ceff does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Ceff 500 Capsule on the Heart?
You can take Ceff without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceff 500 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceff 500 Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ceff 500 Capsule has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Ceff 500 Capsule as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ceff 500 Capsule only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ceff 500 Capsule in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ceff 500 Capsule
You can take Ceff 500 Capsule with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceff 500 Capsule
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ceff 500 Capsule with alcohol will be.
Discontinuing Ceff 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, Ceff is an antibiotic. It contains cefalexin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as first-generation cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
Ceff is a brand name of cefalexin and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and skin infections.
Ceff contains cefalexin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. 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. Ceff is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Yes, Ceff might be used to treat sinusitis (Inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages) caused by bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae). However, because of its poor activity against these bacteria Ceff is not recommended usually for the treatment of sinus infection (sinusitis).
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References
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