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Cefigard Syrup is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. The alternative uses of Cefigard Syrup have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefigard Syrup. 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.
The side effects typically associated with Cefigard Syrup include Bloating or fullness, Dyspepsia, Flatulence. Such side effects of Cefigard Syrup 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.
Cefigard Syrup's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Safe while nursing. In addition, Cefigard Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefigard Syrup related warnings section.
Cefigard Syrup can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cefigard Syrup in conditions like Allergy.
Drug reaction of Cefigard Syrup with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefigard Syrup is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Cefigard Syrup 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
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Is the use of Cefigard Syrup 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 Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Cefigard does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cefigard Syrup 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 Syrup 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 Syrup 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 Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefigard Syrup habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefigard Syrup is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Cefigard Syrup since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Cefigard Syrup should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefigard Syrup cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cefigard Syrup
Taking Cefigard Syrup with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefigard Syrup
Taking Cefigard Syrup 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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