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Acrocef LB 200 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections.
The correct dosage of Acrocef LB 200 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The most common side effects of Acrocef LB 200 Tablet are Nausea or vomiting. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Acrocef LB 200 Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Acrocef LB 200 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Acrocef LB 200 Tablet has a Unknown effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Acrocef LB 200 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Acrocef LB 200 Tablet related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Acrocef LB 200 Tablet contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Acrocef LB 200 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Acrocef LB 200 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Acrocef LB 200 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Main 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 Acrocef LB 200 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Acrocef LB will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Acrocef LB 200 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Acrocef LB for breastfeeding women are not known.
What is the effect of Acrocef LB 200 Tablet on the Kidneys?
In the absence of any research, there are no known side effects of Acrocef LB on kidneys.
What is the effect of Acrocef LB 200 Tablet on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Acrocef LB on the liver, information on safety of Acrocef LB for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Acrocef LB 200 Tablet on the Heart?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Acrocef LB on the heart, information on safety of Acrocef LB for the heart is unavailable.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acrocef LB 200 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acrocef LB 200 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Acrocef LB 200 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Acrocef LB 200 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Acrocef LB 200 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Acrocef LB 200 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acrocef LB 200 Tablet
Taking Acrocef LB 200 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acrocef LB 200 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Acrocef LB 200 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Acrocef LB can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Avoid taking Acrocef LB with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Acrocef LB is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Yes, Acrocef LB can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Occasionally, Acrocef LB can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.
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