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Ceff Kid, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Other than this, Ceff Kid has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Ceff Kid. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Ceff Kid also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. While these are the most often observed Ceff Kid side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Ceff Kid normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ceff Kid is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Ceff Kid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Ceff Kid related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ceff Kid contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ceff Kid have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ceff Kid, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Ceff Kid 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ceff Kid is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ceff Kid safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Ceff Kid without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Ceff Kid safe during breastfeeding?
Ceff Kid is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ceff Kid on the Kidneys?
Ceff Kid may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ceff Kid on the Liver?
Ceff Kid is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ceff Kid on the Heart?
Using Ceff Kid does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Ceff Kid 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 Ceff Kid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceff Kid habit forming or addictive?
Ceff Kid is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Ceff Kid will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Ceff Kid should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ceff Kid in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ceff Kid
Taking Ceff Kid with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceff Kid
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ceff Kid with alcohol will be.
Discontinuing Ceff Kid on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
Yes, Ceff Kid 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.
No, Ceff Kid is not recommended for the tooth infection. Hence, it should not be taken for the treatment of tooth infection.
No, Ceff Kid does not treat scabies which is a contagious skin infestation caused by the mite (Sarcoptes scabiei). It is not recommended for the treatment of scabies because Ceff Kid is not a scabicidal agent.
No, Ceff Kid does not contain penicillin or sulfa. It contains cefalexin which belongs to the class of drug known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
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