Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet Information

Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Kefstar Benefits & Uses
Kefstar Dosage & How to Take
Kefstar Side Effects
Kefstar Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Kefstar with Other Drugs
Kefstar Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Kefstar
Kefstar Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet Dosage & How to Take

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(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Kefstar safely.

Safe
Is the use of Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Kefstar does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Kefstar has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Kefstar is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Kefstar for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet

Is this Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet is addictive.

No
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 Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet

Taking Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet

Information about the interaction of Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Kefstar 250 Mg Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Does Kefstar cause weight loss?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Kefstar does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Kefstar is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Kefstar contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Kefstar does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Kefstar?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Kefstar is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Kefstar cover MRSA infections?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Kefstar does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Kefstar.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Kefstar help in sinus infection?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Kefstar can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.