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Ceff 250 Tablet DT is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Ceff 250 Tablet DT have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Ceff 250 Tablet DT depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Common side effects of Ceff 250 Tablet DT include Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. While these are the most often observed Ceff 250 Tablet DT side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ceff 250 Tablet DT are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Ceff 250 Tablet DT's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ceff 250 Tablet DT's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ceff 250 Tablet DT contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Ceff 250 Tablet DT have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ceff 250 Tablet DT, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Ceff 250 Tablet DT 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 250 Tablet DT is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Ceff 250 Tablet DT safe for pregnant women?
Ceff is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Ceff 250 Tablet DT safe during breastfeeding?
Ceff is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ceff 250 Tablet DT on the Kidneys?
Ceff rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ceff 250 Tablet DT on the Liver?
Ceff does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Ceff 250 Tablet DT on the Heart?
You can take Ceff without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceff 250 Tablet DT unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceff 250 Tablet DT habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ceff 250 Tablet DT has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Ceff 250 Tablet DT as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Ceff 250 Tablet DT only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ceff 250 Tablet DT in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ceff 250 Tablet DT
You can take Ceff 250 Tablet DT with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceff 250 Tablet DT
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ceff 250 Tablet DT with alcohol will be.
Discontinuing Ceff 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 is an antibiotic. It contains cefalexin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as first-generation cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
Ceff is a brand name of cefalexin and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and skin infections.
Ceff 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. Ceff 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.
Yes, Ceff might be used to treat sinusitis (Inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages) caused by bacteria (Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae). However, because of its poor activity against these bacteria Ceff is not recommended usually for the treatment of sinus infection (sinusitis).
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