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Cefact is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Cefact depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Cefact 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
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Is the use of Cefact safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefact without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Cefact safe during breastfeeding?
Cefact is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefact on the Kidneys?
Cefact has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefact on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cefact on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefact on the Heart?
Cefact is completely safe for the heart.
Cefact should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefact unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefact habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefact is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cefact since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cefact only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefact is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefact
Taking Cefact with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefact
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefact and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Cefact causes nausea and vomiting in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting, you are advised to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.
Yes, Cefact is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as dizziness, joint pain, and rash. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
No, Cefact does not cover anaerobes because Cefact is a first-generation cephalosporin which is resistant against anaerobes.
The dosage of Cefact may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of the infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with or without food because the presence of food does not have any effect on its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
Cefact is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
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