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Cefigard 100 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Cefigard 100 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefigard 100 Tablet. 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.
Cefigard 100 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Bloating or fullness, Dyspepsia, Flatulence. Such side effects of Cefigard 100 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Cefigard 100 Tablet's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefigard 100 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Cefigard 100 Tablet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects.
Drug interactions for Cefigard 100 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefigard 100 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Cefigard 100 Tablet is used to treat the following -
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Cefigard 100 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Cefigard will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Cefigard 100 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Cefigard does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cefigard 100 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Cefigard. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Cefigard 100 Tablet on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Cefigard. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Cefigard 100 Tablet on the Heart?
Side effects of Cefigard on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefigard 100 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefigard 100 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefigard 100 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cefigard 100 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Cefigard 100 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefigard 100 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cefigard 100 Tablet
Taking Cefigard 100 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefigard 100 Tablet
Taking Cefigard 100 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Cefigard can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Cefigard can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.
Discontinuing Cefigard in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Cefigard is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes, Cefigard can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
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References
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KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)
KD Tripathi. Essentials of Medical Pharmacology. Eighth Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2019
