Manufacturer: Alkem Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition : Cefadroxil(250mg)
Strip of 10 Tablet
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Cefkem 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. You should take it regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. The dose will depend on what you are being treated for, but you should always complete a full course of this antibiotic as prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking it until you have finished, even when you feel better. If you stop taking it early, some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. It will not work for viral infections such as flu or the common cold. Using any antibiotic when you do not need it can make it less effective for future infections.
Cefixime is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by killing bacteria. Antibiotics such as cefixime will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
Protein binding is 70 per cent. Cefixime is cleared, mainly unchanged, partly by the liver (60 per cent) and partly by the kidneys (40 per cent). The elimination half-life varies between 3 and 4 hours. Plasma concentrations increase linearly but not proportionally to doses
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 Cefkem
Rash
Vomiting
Allergic reaction
Stomach pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
If you have any allergic reaction to Cefadroxil or other Cephalosporin antibiotics or any other ingredients of this medicine.
If you have a history of severe allergic reaction to Penicillin.
Consuming alcohol with Cefkem 250mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Bdidth 1000mg Tablet (10'S)
Cefkem 250mg 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 Cefkem 250mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Cefkem 250mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection
Medicines used to treat infections (antibiotics) like Gentamicin, Sulfamethoxazole/ Trimethoprim, Chloramphenicol, Polymyxin B, Vancomycin, Colistin.
Medicines used to treat gout (Probenecid)
Medicines used to treat blood pressure (water pills/ Diuretics like Furosemide)
Do not chew, crush or break it. Cefkem 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Cefkem 250mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Your doctor has prescribed Cefkem 250mg 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.
Take it with food to avoid an upset stomach.
Discontinue Cefkem 250mg 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.
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. Cefkem 250mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Q. Can the use of Cefkem 250mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Cefkem 250mg 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 Cefkem 250mg Tablet doesn't work?
Talk to your doctor if Cefkem 250mg Tablet doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Cefkem 250mg Tablet or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
Q. What if I don't get better after using Cefkem 250mg 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 Cefkem 250mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Cefkem 250mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
Q. Is Cefkem 250mg Tablet good for urinary tract infection?
Cefkem 250mg Tablet is a relatively safe and effective antibiotic that is available for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).
Q. Is Cefkem 250mg Tablet safe?
Cefkem 250mg Tablet is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
