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Zefu 500 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Zefu 500 Mg Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Zefu 500 Mg Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zefu 500 Mg Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Zefu 500 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Zefu 500 Mg Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Zefu 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Zefu 500 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
The section on Zefu 500 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Zefu 500 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Zefu 500 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Zefu 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
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(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Zefu 500 Mg Tablet is used -
Is the use of Zefu 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Zefu is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Zefu 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Zefu does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Zefu 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Zefu on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Zefu 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Zefu does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Zefu 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Zefu is completely safe for the heart.
Zefu 500 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zefu 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zefu 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Zefu 500 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Zefu 500 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Zefu 500 Mg Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zefu 500 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zefu 500 Mg Tablet
Taking Zefu 500 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zefu 500 Mg Tablet
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Zefu 500 Mg Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Zefu can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.
No, Zefu does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Zefu.
Yes, Zefu might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).
No, Zefu does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Zefu. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Zefu can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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