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Cefom 250 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Cefom 250 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The right dosage of Cefom 250 Mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefom 250 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefom 250 Mg Tablet 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefom 250 Mg Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Cefom 250 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cefom 250 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Cefom 250 Mg Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefom 250 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cefom 250 Mg Tablet 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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Is the use of Cefom 250 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Cefom is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefom 250 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefom.
What is the effect of Cefom 250 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefom on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefom 250 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Using Cefom does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefom 250 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Cefom without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefom 250 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefom 250 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Cefom 250 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefom 250 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Cefom 250 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cefom 250 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cefom 250 Mg Tablet
Taking Cefom 250 Mg Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefom 250 Mg Tablet
Consuming limited amounts of alcohol while taking Cefom 250 Mg Tablet does not cause any harmful effects. But it is best to observe caution.
Yes, Cefom can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cefom along with ibuprofen.
Yes, Cefom might be used to treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. However, because of its poor activity against these bacteria Cefom is not recommended usually for the treatment of sinus infection (sinusitis).
Cefom contains cefalexin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against a wide variety of bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of a cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Cefom is effective against bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Beta-hemolytic streptococci, Moraxella catarrhalis, Staphylococci strains, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella species.
Yes, Cefom can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
Yes, Cefom might treat BV (bacterial vaginosis) which is the excessive growth of bacteria in the vagina. Scientific evidence suggests that it can be used for the treatment of bacterial vaginosis.
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