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Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections.
The right dosage of Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup 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 50 Mg/60 M Syrup 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 50 Mg/60 M Syrup 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 50 Mg/60 M Syrup 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 50 Mg/60 M Syrup on the Heart?
Information about safety of Cepo for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup
It is safe to take Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cepo 50 Mg/60 M Syrup 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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