Cefact
Cefact Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Cefact Products
Uses of Cefact Products
Cefalexin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used to treat common mild to moderate bacterial infection.
Cefact Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Cefact are Rash, Diarrhea, Urticaria, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin).
How Cefact Products work
Cefalexin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Patient Concerns about Cefact Products
Frequently asked questions about Cefact Products
Frequently asked questions about Cefalexin
Q. What if I overdose my child by mistake?
A single extra dose of Cefact 125mg Tablet is unlikely to do any harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Cefact 125mg Tablet to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Q. Can Cefact 125mg Tablet cause any serious side effects?
Yes, Cefact 125mg Tablet may rarely cause some serious side effects. These may include persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, severe diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. If your child develops any such unwanted effects, consult your child’s doctor.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Cefact 125mg Tablet?
Cefact 125mg Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cefact 125mg Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Cefact 125mg Tablet?
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the ingredients in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, children taking antibiotics should not get vaccinated until they recover from the illness. As soon as your child feels better, the vaccine can be given.
Q. Can Cefact 125mg Tablet impact my child’s digestion?
Cefact 125mg Tablet is an antibiotic and its use may affect or compromise the good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, thereby increasing the risk of developing other infections. In case your child experiences diarrhea while being on treatment with Cefact 125mg Tablet, do not abruptly stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps.