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Cefolac Drop is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Cefolac Drop also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Cefolac Drop 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Cefolac Drop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefolac Drop 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.
It is also important to note that Cefolac Drop has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cefolac Drop has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefolac Drop related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefolac Drop are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Cefolac Drop have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Cefolac Drop is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Cefolac Drop 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 Drop is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cefolac Drop safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefolac in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefolac Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Cefolac does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cefolac Drop on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefolac on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefolac Drop on the Liver?
Cefolac is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefolac Drop on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefolac for the heart.
Cefolac Drop 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 Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefolac Drop habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefolac Drop 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 Drop as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefolac Drop only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefolac Drop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefolac Drop
Taking Cefolac Drop with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefolac Drop
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefolac Drop 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
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-309
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)