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Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Syrup. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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, Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefolac in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Cefolac does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefolac on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension on the Liver?
Cefolac is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefolac for the heart.
Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension 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 100 Oral Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension 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 100 Oral Suspension as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension
Taking Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefolac 100 Oral Suspension 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)