Cephacal Kid Tablet
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Your child’s medicine at a glance
Cephacal Kid Tablet is an antibiotic medicine that is given to children for the treatment of a wide range of bacterial infections associated with the ear, nose, throat, tonsils, lungs, and skin. It may also be prescribed as a second line of treatment for urinary tract infections.
Cephacal Kid Tablet may be given with or without food. However, if your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food. It is usually given three times a day but this may vary depending on the type and severity of the infection. Stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again. Avoid giving a double dose if it is almost time for the next dose.
Cephacal Kid Tablet may cause some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if they persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor immediately.
Inform the doctor about your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, birth defects, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problems, skin disorders, and liver or kidney malfunction. This information will help the doctor suggest the correct dose and its related schedule for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Cephacal Kid Tablet may be given with or without food. However, if your child develops a stomach upset, prefer giving it with food. It is usually given three times a day but this may vary depending on the type and severity of the infection. Stick to the dose, time, and way prescribed by the doctor. If your child vomits within 30 minutes of taking this medicine, give the same dose again. Avoid giving a double dose if it is almost time for the next dose.
Cephacal Kid Tablet may cause some minor and temporary side effects such as vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and mild skin rash. These side effects usually go away once your child’s body adapts to the medicine. However, if they persist or become bothersome for your child, report to the doctor immediately.
Inform the doctor about your child’s complete medical history, including any previous episode of allergy, heart problems, blood disorders, birth defects, lung anomaly, gastrointestinal problems, skin disorders, and liver or kidney malfunction. This information will help the doctor suggest the correct dose and its related schedule for planning your child’s overall treatment.
Uses of Cephacal Kid Tablet in children
Benefits of Cephacal Kid Tablet for your child
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Cephacal Kid Tablet 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 Cephacal Kid Tablet in children
Cephacal Kid Tablet does not pose serious side effects and is well-tolerated by children. In case the side effects do occur, they’re likely to subside once the body adapts to the medicine. Consult your child’s doctor if these side effects persist or bother your child. The most common side effects include-
Common side effects of Cephacal
- Abdominal pain
- Rash
- Stomach pain
- Nausea
- Indigestion
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
How can I give Cephacal Kid Tablet to my child?
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. Cephacal Kid Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Cephacal Tablet works
Cephacal Kid Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is essential for the survival of the bacteria. This activity stops the infection-causing bacteria from growing further and prevents the infection from spreading without making them resistant to further treatment.
Safety advice
Kidney
CAUTION
Cephacal Kid Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Cephacal Kid Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Cephacal Kid Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Cephacal Kid Tablet is recommended.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Cephacal Kid Tablet to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
However, consult with your child’s doctor before giving Cephacal Kid Tablet to your child in case of a severe form of liver disease.
What if I forget to give Cephacal Kid Tablet to my child?
Unless your child’s doctor has advised a specific regime for your child, you can give the missed dose as soon as you remember. Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for the next dose. Do not give a double dose to catch up. Follow the prescribed dosing schedule strictly.
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Quick tips
- Your child must complete the entire course of antibiotics. Stopping too soon may cause the bacteria to multiply, become resistant, or cause another infection.
- Encourage your child to drink plenty of water in case diarrhea develops as a side effect.
- Contact your doctor if your child has diarrhea that goes on for more than 4 days or if it is severe and watery, or contains blood.
- Conditions like common cold and flu are caused by viruses. This medicine is not to be taken in such cases.
- Only give Cephacal Kid Tablet to your child for their current infection. Never save medicine for future illnesses.
- Stop this medicine and immediately report to your child’s doctor in case your child develops an itchy rash, facial swelling, or breathing difficulties while taking this medicine.
- You may see white patches inside your child’s mouth and throat after a prolonged intake of Cephacal Kid Tablet. This could be due to a fungal infection. So, if your child develops any such effect, contact your doctor right away.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Narrow-spectrum {First generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 1st generation
Interaction with drugs
Taking Cephacal with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Cefalexin may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated).
Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Cefalexin. P
Cefalexin may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine.
Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Cefalexin. If Purified Vi Polysacch
Zinc may reduce blood levels of Cefalexin.
Ensure a gap of at least 3 hours between taking Cefalexin and Zinc.
Patient concerns
FAQs
What if I overdose my child by mistake?
A single extra dose of Cephacal Kid Tablet is unlikely to do any harm. However, if you think you have given too much of Cephacal Kid Tablet to your child, immediately speak to a doctor. Overdose may cause unwanted side effects and may even worsen your child’s condition.
Can Cephacal Kid Tablet cause any serious side effects?
Yes, Cephacal Kid 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.
Can other medicines be given at the same time as Cephacal Kid Tablet?
Cephacal Kid Tablet can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Cephacal Kid Tablet. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Cephacal Kid 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.
Can Cephacal Kid Tablet impact my child’s digestion?
Cephacal Kid 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 Cephacal Kid Tablet, do not abruptly stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps.
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