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Cifran 250 Mg Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. Cifran 250 Mg Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Cifran 250 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cifran 250 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cifran 250 Mg Tablet 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cifran 250 Mg Tablet is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Cifran 250 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Cifran 250 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Cifran 250 Mg Tablet is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) are examples of such conditions. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cifran 250 Mg Tablet contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Cifran 250 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cifran 250 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cifran 250 Mg 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.
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Is the use of Cifran 250 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Cifran can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Cifran right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Cifran 250 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Cifran can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Cifran 250 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cifran on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cifran 250 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Side effects of Cifran rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Cifran 250 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Cifran has very mild side effects on the heart.
Cifran 250 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cifran 250 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cifran 250 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Yes, Cifran 250 Mg Tablet cause dependence in some cases. Talk to your doctor before taking it.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Cifran 250 Mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cifran 250 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cifran 250 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cifran 250 Mg Tablet
Taking Cifran 250 Mg Tablet with food can create severe side effects. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cifran 250 Mg Tablet
Consuming Cifran 250 Mg Tablet with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Cifran can be taken with omeprazole, no harmful interaction have been observed between them. However, please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines at the same time.
It is recommended to avoid taking Cifran with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Cifran and doxylamine can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Do not take Cifran along with dairy products such as milk or yogurt or calcium-containing foods. Dairy products may affect the absorption of the medicine directly affecting the efficacy of this drug. Hence, avoid taking Cifran with calcium-rich foods.
Yes, you can take Cifran for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
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