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Salkef 250 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Salkef 250 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Salkef 250 Mg Tablet. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Salkef 250 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Salkef 250 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Salkef 250 Mg Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Salkef 250 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Salkef 250 Mg Tablet related warnings section.
The section on Salkef 250 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Salkef 250 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Salkef 250 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Salkef 250 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
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(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Salkef 250 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Salkef safely.
Is the use of Salkef 250 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Salkef is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Salkef 250 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Salkef on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Salkef 250 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Salkef does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Salkef 250 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Salkef without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Salkef 250 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Salkef 250 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Salkef 250 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Salkef 250 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Salkef 250 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Salkef 250 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Salkef 250 Mg Tablet
Taking Salkef 250 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Salkef 250 Mg Tablet
Information about the interaction of Salkef 250 Mg Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Take Salkef as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Yes, Salkef can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).
The dosage of Salkef may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.
Yes, Salkef covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Salkef.
Yes, Salkef can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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