Keflor DT Tablet Information

Keflor DT Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Ear Infection, Sinusitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Keflor DT Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Keflor DT Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Keflor DT Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Keflor DT Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Keflor DT Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Keflor DT Tablet related warnings talks about Keflor DT Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Keflor DT Tablet contraindications section.

Additionally, Keflor DT Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Keflor DT Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Keflor Benefits & Uses
Keflor Dosage & How to Take
Keflor Side Effects
Keflor Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Keflor with Other Drugs
Keflor Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Keflor
Keflor Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Keflor DT Tablet Benefits & Uses

Keflor DT Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Tonsillitis
Throat Infection
Pneumonia

Keflor DT 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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 20 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet (Immediate Release) Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Keflor DT Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Keflor DT Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Keflor safely.

Safe
Is the use of Keflor DT Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Keflor is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Keflor DT Tablet on the Kidneys?

Keflor has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Keflor DT Tablet on the Liver?

Keflor does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Keflor DT Tablet on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Keflor for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Keflor DT Tablet with Other Drugs

Keflor DT Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Probenecid

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Furosemide

Keflor DT Tablet Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Keflor DT Tablet

Is this Keflor DT Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Keflor DT Tablet.

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

After taking Keflor DT Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Keflor DT Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Keflor DT Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Keflor DT Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Keflor DT Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Keflor DT Tablet

It is safe to take Keflor DT Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Keflor DT Tablet

Information about the interaction of Keflor DT Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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