Medicef 500mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Medicef 500mg Tablet 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.
Medicef 500mg Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Medicef 500mg Tablet is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Uses of Medicef Tablet
Benefits of Medicef Tablet
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Medicef 500mg Tablet 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 Medicef Tablet
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 Medicef
- Rash
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
How to use Medicef Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Medicef 500mg Tablet 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 Medicef 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Medicef 500mg Tablet 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
Medicef 500mg Tablet 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 Medicef 500mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Medicef 500mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
SAFE
Medicef 500mg Tablet does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CAUTION
Medicef 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Medicef 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Medicef 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Medicef 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Medicef 500mg Tablet 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 Medicef 500mg Tablet 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
FAQs
Q. Is cephalexin safe?
Cephalexin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Can the use of Medicef 500mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Medicef 500mg Tablet 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.
Q. What if Medicef 500mg Tablet doesn't work?
Talk to your doctor if Medicef 500mg Tablet doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Medicef 500mg Tablet or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Medicef 500mg Tablet?
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.
Q. Can I stop taking Medicef 500mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Medicef 500mg Tablet 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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