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Cefme is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Cefme has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefme. 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.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefme can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefme 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefme is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Cefme's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Cefme contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Cefme have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefme is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cefme 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefme is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cefme safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefme without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Cefme safe during breastfeeding?
Cefme is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefme on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefme on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefme on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cefme on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefme on the Heart?
Cefme is not harmful for the heart.
Cefme should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefme unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefme habit forming or addictive?
Cefme does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefme you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefme only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefme for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefme
Taking Cefme with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefme
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefme with alcohol will be.
Yes, Cefme can be taken with augmentin, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Yes, Cefme 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.
Cefme 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 Cefme is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.
Yes, Cefme can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience