Avocef 500 Mg Tablet

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Avocef 500 Mg Tablet

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Avocef Information

Avocef is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Avocef depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.



Avocef Benefits & Uses

Avocef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Avocef 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: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Bacterial Infections
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 6 hourly
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Avocef Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Avocef safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Avocef safely.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Avocef safe during breastfeeding?


    Avocef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Avocef on the Kidneys?


    Avocef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Avocef on the Liver?


    Avocef is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Avocef on the Heart?


    You can take Avocef without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Avocef with Other Drugs

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

Moderate



Avocef Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Avocef

  • Is this Avocef habit forming or addictive?


    Avocef does not cause addiction.

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


    Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Avocef since it does not cause drowsiness.

    Safe
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Avocef only on doctor's advice.

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


    Avocef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

Avocef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Avocef


    Taking Avocef with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Avocef


    Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Avocef with alcohol.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Avocef

Question over 4 years ago

Does Avocef treat pneumonia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Avocef can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Avocef cause headache?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Avocef might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor without any further delay.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Avocef with prednisone?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Avocef can be taken with prednisone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Avocef along with prednisone. 

Question about 5 years ago

Can Avocef cause itching?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Avocef might cause itching. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing itching after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Avocef treat UTI?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Avocef can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae). 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keflex® (cephalexin)

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 726

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 299-300

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