Cefolac 400 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefolac 400 Tablet Information

Cefolac 400 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Cefolac 400 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefolac 400 Tablet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefolac 400 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Cefolac 400 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Cefolac 400 Tablet's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Cefolac 400 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cefolac 400 Tablet contraindications section.

Additionally, Cefolac 400 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefolac 400 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Cefolac 400 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Cefolac 400 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Cefolac 400 Tablet 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefolac 400 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefolac 400 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Cefolac in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cefolac 400 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Cefolac does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefolac 400 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Cefolac on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefolac 400 Tablet on the Liver?

Cefolac is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefolac 400 Tablet on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Cefolac for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefolac 400 Tablet with Other Drugs

Cefolac 400 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Cefolac 400 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefolac 400 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Cefolac 400 Tablet

Is this Cefolac 400 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cefolac 400 Tablet is addictive.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefolac 400 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cefolac 400 Tablet only as per medical advice.

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

Cefolac 400 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cefolac 400 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefolac 400 Tablet

Taking Cefolac 400 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefolac 400 Tablet

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefolac 400 Tablet and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefolac 400 Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Cefolac with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Cefolac can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Cefolac for cough?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefolac can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Cefolac on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Discontinuing Cefolac in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Cefolac good for tooth infection?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Cefolac can treat tooth infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefolac treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Cefolac is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.