Alceff 500mg Capsule
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Product introduction
Alceff 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs, ears, throat, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.
Alceff 500mg Capsule is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Alceff 500mg Capsule is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Uses of Alceff Capsule
Benefits of Alceff Capsule
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Alceff 500mg Capsule is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.
Side effects of Alceff Capsule
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Alceff
- Rash
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
How to use Alceff Capsule
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Alceff 500mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Alceff 500mg Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alceff 500mg Capsule is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alceff 500mg Capsule is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Alceff 500mg Capsule, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Alceff 500mg Capsule, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
SAFE
Alceff 500mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Alceff 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alceff 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Alceff 500mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alceff 500mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Alceff 500mg Capsule to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Discontinue Alceff 500mg Capsule and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Narrow-spectrum {First generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 1st generation
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Alceff Capsule for?
Bacterial inf*
67%
Others
33%
*Bacterial infections
FAQs
Is cephalexin safe?
Cephalexin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Can the use of Alceff 500mg Capsule cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Alceff 500mg Capsule can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.
What if Alceff 500mg Capsule doesn't work?
Talk to your doctor if Alceff 500mg Capsule doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Alceff 500mg Capsule or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
What if I don't get better after using Alceff 500mg Capsule?
Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Alceff 500mg Capsule when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Alceff 500mg Capsule and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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Name: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Address: Alkem Laboratories Limited, Devashish Building, Alkem House, Senapati Bapat Road, Lower Parel, Mumbai - 400 013.
Country of origin: India
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