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Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension is a prescription drug, available for use as Suspension. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
While these are the most often observed Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension related warnings talks about Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefolac in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Cefolac does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefolac on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension on the Liver?
Cefolac is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefolac for the heart.
Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension 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 Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension
Taking Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefolac 50 Oral Suspension and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Cefolac 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.
Cefolac works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Cefolac 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.
Cefolac can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Cefolac is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)