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Quicef 500 Mg 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.
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Is the use of Quicef 500 Mg Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Quicef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Quicef 500 Mg Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Quicef is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Quicef 500 Mg Capsule on the Kidneys?
Quicef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Quicef 500 Mg Capsule on the Liver?
Using Quicef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Quicef 500 Mg Capsule on the Heart?
Using Quicef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Quicef 500 Mg Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Quicef 500 Mg Capsule habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Quicef 500 Mg Capsule.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Quicef 500 Mg Capsule does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Quicef 500 Mg Capsule is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Quicef 500 Mg Capsule cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Quicef 500 Mg Capsule
Taking Quicef 500 Mg Capsule with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Quicef 500 Mg Capsule
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Quicef 500 Mg Capsule.
Yes, Quicef is an antibiotic. It contains cefalexin which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as first-generation cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
No, Quicef does not cause weight fluctuations (weight gain or weight loss). It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight gain or weight loss and you are in doubt that Quicef is causing weight fluctuations then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
No, Quicef does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Quicef. Hence, it is not recommended to use this drug for the treatment of the infection caused by Pseudomonas species.
Quicef is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
No, Quicef does not contain penicillin or sulfa. It contains cefalexin which belongs to the class of drug 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keflex® (cephalexin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 726
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 299-300
