Cephadex 500 Capsule

Short Description

Cephadex 500 Capsule is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body.

Dosage Form

Capsule

Introduction

Cephadex 500 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. 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.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Cephadex 500 Capsule may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

rash stomach pain nausea vomiting indigestion diarrhea

Alcohol Warning

Consuming alcohol with Cephadex 500 Capsule does not cause any harmful side effects.

Breastfeeding Warning

Cephadex 500 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 Cephadex 500 Capsule, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Pregnancy Warning

Cephadex 500 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.

Cephadex 500 Capsule is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Your doctor has prescribed Cephadex 500 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 Cephadex 500 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.