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Cefad Benefits & Uses

Cefad is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Endocarditis

Cefad 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: Endocarditis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Endocarditis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet 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: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefad Side Effects

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

Severe

Diarrhoea
Allergic reaction
Joint pain
Muscle Ache (Read More - Home Remedies for Muscle Aches)
Angioedema
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Skin Rash (Read More - DIY Skin Rash Relief: Simple Home Remedies That Work)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Urticaria

Cefad Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefad safe for pregnant women?

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

Safe
Is the use of Cefad safe during breastfeeding?

Cefad does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefad on the Kidneys?

Cefad rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefad on the Liver?

Cefad is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefad on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefad with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Cefad Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Vitamin K Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Cefad

Is this Cefad habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Cefad.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cefad should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Cefad is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cefad Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefad

It is safe to take Cefad with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefad

Taking Cefad with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.

Safe

Frequently asked Questions about Cefad

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Cefad with tylenol?

Dr. Faisal Mukhtar MBBS, PG Dip, DNB , Ophthalmology

Yes, Cefad can be taken with tylenol. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with paracetamol then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Cefad with ibuprofen?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Can Cefad cause a rash?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Cefad might cause a rash which is a sign of an allergy to this drug. This occurs very rarely and this effect goes away after discontinuation of this drug.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefad be used for sinus infection?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Cefad might be used to treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. However, because of its poor activity against these bacteria Cefad is not recommended usually for the treatment of sinus infection (sinusitis).

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefad cause yeast infection?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Cefad might cause a yeast infection because it antibiotic kills both bad bacteria and good bacteria as well. Good bacteria prevent the growth of yeast (fungi) in our body. The absence of these good bacteria that keeps them in check provides a favorable environment for the growth of yeast which results in yeast infection.