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Cefcidal Dry Syrup is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Cefcidal Dry Syrup have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefcidal Dry Syrup. 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.
Cefcidal Dry Syrup also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefcidal Dry Syrup can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Cefcidal Dry Syrup are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cefcidal Dry Syrup has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cefcidal Dry Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefcidal Dry Syrup related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Cefcidal Dry Syrup have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Cefcidal Dry Syrup may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefcidal Dry Syrup is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Cefcidal Dry Syrup 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
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Cefcidal Dry Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefcidal without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Cefcidal Dry Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefcidal.
What is the effect of Cefcidal Dry Syrup on the Kidneys?
Cefcidal rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefcidal Dry Syrup on the Liver?
Cefcidal is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefcidal Dry Syrup on the Heart?
Using Cefcidal does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Cefcidal Dry Syrup 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 Cefcidal Dry Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefcidal Dry Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Cefcidal Dry Syrup does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cefcidal Dry Syrup will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefcidal Dry Syrup is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefcidal Dry Syrup for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefcidal Dry Syrup
You can take Cefcidal Dry Syrup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefcidal Dry Syrup
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefcidal Dry Syrup with alcohol will be.
No, Cefcidal does not cover anaerobes because Cefcidal is a first-generation cephalosporin which is resistant against anaerobes.
No, Cefcidal is not recommended for the tooth infection. Hence, it should not be taken for the treatment of tooth infection.
No, Cefcidal does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Cefcidal. Hence, it is not recommended to use this drug for the treatment of the infection caused by Enterococcus faecalis.
Cefcidal 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.
Cefcidal contains cefalexin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. 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. Cefcidal is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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