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Cepo Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections.
The right dosage of Cepo 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Cepo Tablet also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cepo Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cepo Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cepo Tablet is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Cepo Tablet related warnings talks about Cepo Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cepo Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Cepo Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Cepo Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cepo Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet 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 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cepo Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Cepo Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cepo Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cepo Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cepo Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cepo Tablet
It is safe to take Cepo Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cepo Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cepo Tablet 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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