PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
Cephadex 500Tablet DT 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.

Cephadex 500Tablet DT 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.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your doctor know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.
 
USES OF CEPHADEX TABLET DT
Treatment of Bacterial infections
 
BENEFITS OF CEPHADEX TABLET DT
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Cephadex 500Tablet DT 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 CEPHADEX TABLET DT
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 Cephadex
Rash
Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Vomiting
 
HOW TO USE CEPHADEX TABLET DT
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Cephadex 250 Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
 
HOW CEPHADEX TABLET DT WORKS
Cephadex 500Tablet DT is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
 
SAFETY ADVICE
 
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Cephadex 250 Tablet DT does not cause any harmful side effects.
 
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cephadex 500Tablet DT 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
Cephadex 500Tablet DT 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 250 Tablet DT, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
 
Driving
SAFE
Cephadex 500 Tablet DT does not usually affect your ability to drive.
 
Kidney
CAUTION
Cephadex 500Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease.
Dose adjustment of Cephadex 500Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
 
Liver
CAUTION
Cephadex 500Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Cephadex 500 Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
 
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 Cephadex 500Tablet DT cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Cephadex 250 Tablet DT 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 Cephadex 500Tablet DT doesn't work?
Talk to your doctor if Cephadex 250 Tablet DT doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Cephadex 500Tablet DT or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
 
Q. What if I don't get better after using Cephadex 500Tablet DT?
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.