Cefigard 200 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefigard 200 Tablet Information

Cefigard 200 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Cefigard 200 Tablet have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Cefigard 200 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Cefigard 200 Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Bloating or fullness, Dyspepsia, Flatulence. Usually, these side effects of Cefigard 200 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Cefigard 200 Tablet's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cefigard 200 Tablet related warnings talks about Cefigard 200 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy must refrain from the use of Cefigard 200 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects.

Drug reaction of Cefigard 200 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Cefigard 200 Tablet, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

Cefigard Benefits & Uses
Cefigard Dosage & How to Take
Cefigard Side Effects
Cefigard Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cefigard with Other Drugs
Cefigard Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cefigard
Cefigard Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cefigard 200 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Cefigard 200 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Tonsillitis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Throat Infection
Ear Infection
Gonorrhea

Cefigard 200 Tablet 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg) / Lactobacillus (60 Millionspores)
Adult	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg) / Lactobacillus (60 Millionspores)
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg) / Lactobacillus (60 Millionspores)

Cefigard 200 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefigard 200 Tablet is used -

Common

Bloating or fullness
Dyspepsia
पेट की गैस
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Diarrhoea

Cefigard 200 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefigard 200 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.

Unknown
Is the use of Cefigard 200 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Cefigard does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefigard 200 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cefigard 200 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.

Moderate
What is the effect of Cefigard 200 Tablet on the Heart?

Side effects of Cefigard on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Cefigard 200 Tablet with Other Drugs

Cefigard 200 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Warfarin

Cefigard 200 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefigard 200 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Cefigard 200 Tablet

Is this Cefigard 200 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cefigard 200 Tablet is addictive.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cefigard 200 Tablet since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Cefigard 200 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Cefigard 200 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cefigard 200 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefigard 200 Tablet

Taking Cefigard 200 Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefigard 200 Tablet

Taking Cefigard 200 Tablet with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Cefigard 200 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Cefigard with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I buy Cefigard over-the-counter?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Cefigard over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Cefigard?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Cefigard can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Cefigard with doxycyclin?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Cefigard and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.