Covatil 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Covatil Information

Covatil is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Injection. Covatil also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Covatil 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Covatil side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Covatil are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Covatil's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Covatil's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Covatil related warnings section.

The section on Covatil contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Covatil may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Covatil is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Covatil Benefits & Uses

Covatil is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Covatil 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

Covatil Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Covatil is used -

Covatil Related Warnings

Is the use of Covatil safe for pregnant women?

Covatil is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Covatil safe during breastfeeding?

Covatil does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Covatil on the Kidneys?

Covatil may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Covatil on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Covatil on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Covatil on the Heart?

Using Covatil does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Covatil with Other Drugs

Covatil should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Covatil Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Covatil

Is this Covatil habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Covatil is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Covatil, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Covatil can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Covatil only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Covatil cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Covatil Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Covatil

You can take Covatil with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Covatil

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Covatil with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Covatil

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Covatil?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Covatil may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Covatil cover MRSA infections?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Covatil cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Covatil does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Covatil. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Covatil work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Covatil contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. 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. Covatil is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Covatil affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Covatil 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).