Edicef 200mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Edicef 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood, and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.
Edicef 200mg Tablet fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash and diarrhea. These side effects 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, and if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your healthcare team know about 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.
Edicef 200mg Tablet fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.
The most common side effects of this medicine include rash and diarrhea. These side effects 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, and if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your healthcare team know about 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 Edicef Tablet
Benefits of Edicef Tablet
In Treatment of Bacterial infections
Edicef 200mg Tablet is a medicine that kills the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Side effects of Edicef Tablet
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 Edicef
- Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
- Hypersensitivity
- Gastrointestinal disorder
How to use Edicef Tablet
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. Edicef 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Edicef Tablet works
Edicef 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the 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 Edicef 200mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Edicef 200mg Tablet 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
Edicef 200mg 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 Edicef 200mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Avoid prolonged use of Edicef 200mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
UNSAFE
Edicef 200mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Edicef 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Edicef 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Regular monitoring of kidney function may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Regular monitoring of kidney function may be advised while you are taking this medicine.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Edicef 200mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Edicef 200mg Tablet is recommended.
What if you forget to take Edicef Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Edicef 200mg Tablet, consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Your doctor has prescribed Edicef 200mg 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 harder to treat.
- Discontinue Edicef 200mg 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 does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 3 generation
Patient concerns
User feedback
What are you using Edicef Tablet for?
Bacterial inf*
100%
*Bacterial infections
FAQs
Is Edicef 200mg Tablet the same as penicillin?
No, Edicef 200mg Tablet is not the same as penicillin. Edicef 200mg Tablet belongs to the third generation class of cephalosporins. Edicef 200mg Tablet is active against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.
What kind of infections does Edicef 200mg Tablet treat?
Edicef 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic used to treat conditions such as lower respiratory tract infections (related to the lungs, windpipe and airways), skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis (brain related).
Can the use of Edicef 200mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Edicef 200mg Tablet can cause diarrhea. Edicef 200mg Tablet 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.
What if I do not get better after using Edicef 200mg Tablet?
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.
Can I stop taking Edicef 200mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Edicef 200mg Tablet before completing the full course of treatment. You may start feeling better before the infection is completely cured. But, it is important to take this medicine for the full duration advised by the doctor.
What if I forget to take a dose of Edicef 200mg Tablet?
If you have missed a dose of Edicef 200mg Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Is Edicef 200mg Tablet effective?
Edicef 200mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Edicef 200mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
How long does Edicef 200mg Tablet take to work?
Usually, Edicef 200mg Tablet starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
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