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Cefter 250 Capsule is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefter 250 Capsule have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefter 250 Capsule. 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 side effects typically associated with Cefter 250 Capsule include Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefter 250 Capsule as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefter 250 Capsule go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Cefter 250 Capsule has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Cefter 250 Capsule's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefter 250 Capsule related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Cefter 250 Capsule have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Cefter 250 Capsule may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefter 250 Capsule, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Cefter 250 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 Cefter 250 Capsule safe for pregnant women?
Cefter is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefter 250 Capsule safe during breastfeeding?
Cefter is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefter 250 Capsule on the Kidneys?
Cefter rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefter 250 Capsule on the Liver?
Cefter is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefter 250 Capsule on the Heart?
You can take Cefter without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefter 250 Capsule unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefter 250 Capsule habit forming or addictive?
Cefter 250 Capsule does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Cefter 250 Capsule as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefter 250 Capsule only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefter 250 Capsule is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefter 250 Capsule
Taking Cefter 250 Capsule with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefter 250 Capsule
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefter 250 Capsule with alcohol will be.
Yes, Cefter can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae). 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.
No, Cefter is not recommended for the tooth infection. Hence, it should not be taken for the treatment of tooth infection.
No, Cefter does not contain penicillin or sulfa. It contains cefalexin which belongs to the class of drug known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
Take Cefter as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects.
Discontinuing Cefter on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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