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Cepo is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup, Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cepo. 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.
The most common side effects of Cepo are Nausea or vomiting. Some other side effects of Cepo have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Cepo go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Cepo's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Unknown while nursing. It is important to know if Cepo has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cepo related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cepo contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Cepo with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cepo is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cepo is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Cepo safe for pregnant women?
No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Cepo in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.
Is the use of Cepo safe during breastfeeding?
There is no research available on the side effects of Cepo in breastfeeding women. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Cepo on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Cepo on kidneys.
What is the effect of Cepo on the Liver?
Side effects of Cepo on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
What is the effect of Cepo on the Heart?
Information about safety of Cepo for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Cepo should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cepo unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cepo habit forming or addictive?
Cepo does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cepo you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cepo only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cepo is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cepo
It is safe to take Cepo with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cepo
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cepo with alcohol.
Occasionally, Cepo can cause drug-induced hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.
Discontinuing Cepo in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. Incase you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Cepo does not help in preventing cold, because common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.
Cepo can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes, Cepo is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
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