Alphacin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Alphacin Information

Alphacin is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Alphacin have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Alphacin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Alphacin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Alphacin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Alphacin's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Alphacin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Alphacin related warnings section.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Alphacin contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Alphacin have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Alphacin is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Alphacin Benefits & Uses

Alphacin is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Alphacin 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

Alphacin Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Alphacin is used -

Alphacin Related Warnings

Is the use of Alphacin safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Alphacin without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Alphacin safe during breastfeeding?

Alphacin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Alphacin on the Kidneys?

Alphacin has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Alphacin on the Liver?

Alphacin is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Alphacin on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Alphacin with Other Drugs

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

Alphacin Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Alphacin

Is this Alphacin habit forming or addictive?

Alphacin is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Alphacin only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Alphacin in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Alphacin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Alphacin

You can take Alphacin with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Alphacin

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Alphacin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Alphacin

Question over 5 years ago

Does Alphacin affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Alphacin can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Alphacin affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Alphacin might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).

Question over 5 years ago

Does Alphacin cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Alphacin does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Alphacin. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Alphacin work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Alphacin 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. Alphacin 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.