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Cefolac Drop is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Drops. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Cefolac Drop also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Cefolac Drop 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Cefolac Drop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefolac Drop 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 Cefolac Drop has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cefolac Drop has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefolac Drop related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefolac Drop are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Cefolac Drop have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Cefolac Drop is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Cefolac Drop 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefolac Drop is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Cefolac Drop safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Cefolac in pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefolac Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Cefolac does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Cefolac Drop on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefolac on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefolac Drop on the Liver?
Cefolac is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefolac Drop on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefolac for the heart.
Cefolac Drop should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefolac Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefolac Drop habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefolac Drop is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefolac Drop as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefolac Drop only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefolac Drop is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefolac Drop
Taking Cefolac Drop with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefolac Drop
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefolac Drop and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, Cefolac can treat tooth infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-309
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)