Cefom 500 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefom 500 Mg Tablet Information

Cefom 500 Mg Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefom 500 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The optimal dosage of Cefom 500 Mg Tablet 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefom 500 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefom 500 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

It is also important to note that Cefom 500 Mg Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cefom 500 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Cefom 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefom 500 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Cefom 500 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefom 500 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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Cefom (Apostle) Dosage & How to Take
Cefom (Apostle) Side Effects
Cefom (Apostle) Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cefom (Apostle) with Other Drugs
Cefom (Apostle) Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cefom (Apostle)
Cefom (Apostle) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cefom 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Cefom 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Endocarditis

Cefom 500 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Endocarditis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Endocarditis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: doctor administered Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 15 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefom 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefom 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Cefom is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cefom 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefom.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefom 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Cefom on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefom 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Using Cefom does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefom 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

You can take Cefom without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefom 500 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Cefom 500 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Cefom 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefom 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Vitamin K Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Cefom 500 Mg Tablet

Is this Cefom 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Cefom 500 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Cefom 500 Mg Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cefom 500 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Cefom 500 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Cefom 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefom 500 Mg Tablet

Taking Cefom 500 Mg Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefom 500 Mg Tablet

Consuming limited amounts of alcohol while taking Cefom 500 Mg Tablet does not cause any harmful effects. But it is best to observe caution.

Safe

Frequently asked Questions about Cefom 500 Mg Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Cefom with ibuprofen?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefom be used for sinus infection?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

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).

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Cefom work?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Cefom treat UTI?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

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.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Cefom treat BV (bacterial vaginosis)?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

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.