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Ceftal 250 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Ceftal 250 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Ceftal 250 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Ceftal 250 Tablet have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Ceftal 250 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ceftal 250 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Ceftal 250 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ceftal 250 Tablet related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Ceftal 250 Tablet since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ceftal 250 Tablet contraindications section.
Besides this, Ceftal 250 Tablet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Ceftal 250 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Ceftal 250 Tablet is used to treat the following -
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.
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Is the use of Ceftal 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Ceftal in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ceftal 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Ceftal does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ceftal 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Ceftal rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ceftal 250 Tablet on the Liver?
Ceftal does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Ceftal 250 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Ceftal without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceftal 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceftal 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Ceftal 250 Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ceftal 250 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Ceftal 250 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ceftal 250 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ceftal 250 Tablet
It is safe to take Ceftal 250 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftal 250 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ceftal 250 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Ceftal contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Yes, Ceftal covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides spp, Clostridium spp, Fusobacterium spp, Peptococcus spp, and Peptostreptococcus spp.
Take Ceftal as long as your doctor has prescribed you to take it depending upon the severity of the infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Ceftal can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Ceftal is a broad-spectrum antibiotic which is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative 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 this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Ceftal is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenza, Staphylococcus aureus, and Staphylococcus pneumonia.
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References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Claforan® (cefotaxime)
