Kefgen
Kefgen Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Kefgen Products
Uses of Kefgen Products
Cefaclor is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used in serious bacterial infections of various body parts like urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, blood, brain and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.
Kefgen Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Kefgen are Gastrointesinal symptoms, Diarrhea, Hypersensitivity, Drug eruptions, Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils), Genital itching, Increased liver enzymes, Vaginal inflammation.
Severe
Side Effects of Kefgen are Decreased white blood cell count, Pseudomembranous colitis, Serum sickness, Increased white blood cell count (lymphocytes).
How Kefgen Products work
Cefaclor is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Patient Concerns about Kefgen Products
Frequently asked questions about Kefgen Products
Frequently asked questions about Cefaclor
Q. Is it harmful if I give a double dose of Kefgen Oral Suspension to my child?
It is always prudent to stay alert while giving medicines to your child because overdoses increase the risk of worsening the condition or causing unwanted side effects. Though an extra dose of Kefgen Oral Suspension is unlikely to do harm, you should speak to a doctor to make sure that your child remains unharmed.
Q. Can Kefgen Oral Suspension cause serious side effects?
Not usually, but rarely it may cause some serious side effects such as persistent vomiting, kidney damage, allergy, diarrhea, and severe gastrointestinal infections. Consult your child’s doctor for help in such a situation.
Q. Can other medicines be given at the same time as Kefgen Oral Suspension?
Kefgen Oral Suspension can sometimes interact with other medicines or substances. Tell your doctor about any other medicines your child is taking before starting Kefgen Oral Suspension. Also, check with your child’s doctor before giving any medicine to your child.
Q. Can I get my child vaccinated while on treatment with Kefgen Oral Suspension?
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.
Q. Which lab tests may my child undergo while taking Kefgen Oral Suspension on a long-term basis?
The doctor may prescribe getting kidney function tests and liver function tests periodically to keep a check on your child’s condition.
Q. Can Kefgen Oral Suspension impact my child’s digestive system?
Yes, antibiotics are often accused of causing an upset stomach because while killing the bad bacteria they may unknowingly kill the good bacteria too. As a result, the working of the digestive system may get disrupted. This risk of developing stomach infections is higher in children because they often have a sensitive stomach. You can reduce this risk significantly by giving this medicine to your child with meals. In case your child is having diarrhea while on Kefgen Oral Suspension, do not stop the medicine course. Instead, call your child’s doctor to ask about the next steps. In some cases, the doctor may alter the dose.