ZEFCLAV 250MG/62.5MG TAB - mTatva Health-PIE

Contents

1 Overview
2 Usage
3 Frequently Asked Questions
4 Precautions
5 Symptoms of Overdosage
6 Common Side-Effects
7 Serious Side-Effects
8 Rare Side-Effects
9 Food Interactions
10 Technical Classification
11 Available Alternatives
- 11.1 What are the commonly available Substitutes?
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Overview

ZEFCLAV 250MG/62.5MG TAB is a Schedule H antibiotic.

ZEFCLAV 250MG/62.5MG TAB is composed of: CEFADROXIL (250.0 MG), CLAVULANIC ACID (62.5 MG)

Cefadroxil is in a group of drugs called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by fighting bacteria in your body.Cefadroxil is used to treat many different types of infections caused by bacteria.Cefadroxil is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.

Usage

CEFADROXIL is generally used to treat: Bacterial Infection, Urinary Tract Infection, Deep Skin Infection, Pneumonia

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is it safe on my liver?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe on my kidney?
A: Not Safe

Q: Can I take it with alcohol?
A: Not Safe

Q: Is it safe for children?
A: Not Advised for age < 6yrs

Q: Can it be taken during pregnancy?
A: Considered as Generally Safe – not enough studies to prove risk

Q: Is it safe to take for someone breastfeeding?
A: Not Safe

Precautions

Your doctor has prescribed Cefadroxil to cure your infection and improve symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Discontinue Cefadroxil 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.
If you’re on blood thinners, Cefadroxil can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.
Do not take this medication if you are allergic to cefadroxil, or to similar antibiotics, such as Ceftin, Cefzil, Keflex, Omnicef, and others.
The cefadroxil suspension (liquid) contains sucrose. Talk to your doctor before using this form of cefadroxil if you have diabetes.Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you.
Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor.
Follow the directions on your prescription label.Take this medicine with a full glass of water.Cefadroxil can be taken on an empty stomach or with food or milk if it causes stomach upset.

Symptoms of Overdosage

CEFADROXIL over-dosage can result in: Seizures (uncontrollable Jerking Of Limbs)

Common Side-Effects

CEFADROXIL : Skin Rash, Vomiting, Stomach Pain, Indigestion, Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomit

Serious Side-Effects

CEFADROXIL : Skin Rash, Itchy Skin, Dizziness, Breathlessness, Dark Colored (brown) Urine, Body Discoloration, Eyes Discoloration, Mood Swings, Throat Soreness, Fever

Rare Side-Effects

CEFADROXIL : Muscle Pain, Joint Pain, Swollen Lymph Nodes, Heartburn, Gums Bleeding, Blood Or Red Colored Urine, Black (tar) Colored Stools, Bloody Or Red Colored Stools, Chills, Head Headache, Lower Back Pain, Pain With Urination

Food Interactions

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Technical Classification

CEFADROXIL is categorized as: FIRST GENERATION CEPHALOSPORINS / CEPHALOSPORINS / ANTI-INFECTIVES

Available Alternatives

What are the commonly available Substitutes?

BICEF CV 500MG/125MG TAB	INR 116 for 10 TABLETS	CEFADROXIL 500.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 125.0 MG
BLUDROX CA 500MG/125MG TAB	INR 115 for 10 TABLETS	CEFADROXIL 500.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 125.0 MG
CDCV 250MG/62.5MG DRY SYP	INR 69 for 30 ML DRY SYRUP	CEFADROXIL 250.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 62.5 MG
CDCV 250MG/62.5MG TAB DT	INR 32.7 for 6 TABLET DT	CEFADROXIL 250.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 62.5 MG
CDCV 500MG TAB	INR 65.4 for 6 TABLETS	CEFADROXIL 500.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 125.0 MG
CEFADROX CV 250MG/62.5MG TAB DT	INR 62.69 for 10 TABLET DT	CEFADROXIL 250.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 62.5 MG
CEFADROX CV 500MG/125MG TAB	INR 133.9 for 10 TABLETS	CEFADROXIL 500.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 125.0 MG
CEFADROX CV TAB	INR 113 for 10 TABLETS	CEFADROXIL 500 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 125 MG
DROXYL CLAV 250MG/62.5MG TAB	INR 71 for 10 TABLETS	CEFADROXIL 250.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 62.5 MG
DROXYL CLAV 500 TAB	INR 137 for 10 TABLETS	CEFADROXIL 500.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 125.0 MG
TUFDROX CV 250MG/62.5MG TAB DT	INR 31.47 for 10 TABLET DT	CEFADROXIL 250.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 62.5 MG
TUFDROX CV 500MG/125MG TAB DT	INR 61.33 for 10 TABLET DT	CEFADROXIL 500.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 125.0 MG
VEPAN CV 250MG/62.5MG TAB DT	INR 78.75 for 10 TABLET DT	CEFADROXIL 250.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 62.5 MG
VEPAN CV 500MG/125MG TAB	INR 141.75 for 10 TABLETS	CEFADROXIL 500.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 125.0 MG
ZADRO CV 250MG/62.5MG TAB DT	INR 60 for 10 TABLET DT	CEFADROXIL 250.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 62.5 MG
ZADRO CV 500MG/125MG TAB	INR 112.25 for 10 TABLETS	CEFADROXIL 500.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 125.0 MG
ZEFCLAV 250MG/62.5MG TAB	INR 31.47 for 6 TABLETS	CEFADROXIL 250.0 MG, CLAVULANIC ACID 62.5 MG