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Cefcidal 500 Capsule, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Cefcidal 500 Capsule have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Cefcidal 500 Capsule depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Cefcidal 500 Capsule also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefcidal 500 Capsule as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefcidal 500 Capsule are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Cefcidal 500 Capsule has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cefcidal 500 Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefcidal 500 Capsule related warnings section.
The section on Cefcidal 500 Capsule contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Cefcidal 500 Capsule with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefcidal 500 Capsule is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Cefcidal 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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Is the use of Cefcidal 500 Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefcidal without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Cefcidal 500 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefcidal.
What is the effect of Cefcidal 500 Capsule on the Kidneys?
Cefcidal rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefcidal 500 Capsule on the Liver?
Cefcidal is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefcidal 500 Capsule on the Heart?
Using Cefcidal does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefcidal 500 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefcidal 500 Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Cefcidal 500 Capsule does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cefcidal 500 Capsule will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefcidal 500 Capsule is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefcidal 500 Capsule for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefcidal 500 Capsule
You can take Cefcidal 500 Capsule with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefcidal 500 Capsule
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefcidal 500 Capsule with alcohol will be.
No, Cefcidal does not cover anaerobes because Cefcidal is a first-generation cephalosporin which is resistant against anaerobes.
No, Cefcidal is not recommended for the tooth infection. Hence, it should not be taken for the treatment of tooth infection.
No, Cefcidal does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Cefcidal. Hence, it is not recommended to use this drug for the treatment of the infection caused by Enterococcus faecalis.
Cefcidal 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.
Cefcidal 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. Cefcidal 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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