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Gerfex 500 Capsule is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Gerfex 500 Capsule have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Gerfex 500 Capsule is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Gerfex 500 Capsule are Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. While these are the most often observed Gerfex 500 Capsule side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Gerfex 500 Capsule go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Gerfex 500 Capsule has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Gerfex 500 Capsule related warnings talks about Gerfex 500 Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Gerfex 500 Capsule are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Gerfex 500 Capsule with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Gerfex 500 Capsule is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Gerfex 500 Capsule is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Gerfex 500 Capsule is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Gerfex 500 Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Gerfex without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Gerfex 500 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Gerfex does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Gerfex 500 Capsule on the Kidneys?
Gerfex has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gerfex 500 Capsule on the Liver?
Gerfex does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Gerfex 500 Capsule on the Heart?
You can take Gerfex without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Gerfex 500 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gerfex 500 Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Gerfex 500 Capsule is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Gerfex 500 Capsule will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Gerfex 500 Capsule should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Gerfex 500 Capsule is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gerfex 500 Capsule
It is safe to take Gerfex 500 Capsule with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gerfex 500 Capsule
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Gerfex 500 Capsule with alcohol will be.
Yes, Gerfex can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. Since Gerfex is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised not to take Gerfex by yourself.
Yes, Gerfex can be taken with prednisone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Gerfex along with prednisone.
Gerfex contains cefalexin which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic. 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. Gerfex is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Moraxella catarrhalis, Streptococcus pyogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
No, Gerfex does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Gerfex. Hence, it is not recommended to use this drug for the treatment of the infection caused by Enterococcus faecalis.
Yes, Gerfex can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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