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Cefolac CV (50/31.25 mg) Tablet DT

Manufactured byMACLEODS PHARMACEUTICALS PVT.LTD
ContainsCefixime (50 mg) + Clavulanic Acid (31.25 mg)
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Description

Cefolac CV (50/31.25 mg) Tablet DT is a combination medicine used to treat a variety of conditions such as urinary tract infections, ear infections and lung infections caused by bacteria. This medicine is not recommended for use in children less than 10 years of age.
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Substitutes

List of substitutes for Cefolac CV (50/31.25 mg) Tablet DT

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Cefolac CV (50/31.25 mg) Tablet DT

Diarrhea

Abdominal pain

Dark or clay colored stools

Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet

Dizziness

Acid or sour stomach

Excessive air or gas in stomach

Heartburn

Indigestion

Redness of skin

Uses of Cefolac CV (50/31.25 mg) Tablet DT

What is it prescribed for?

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections

This medicine is used in the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections caused by E. coli, Proteus mirabilis, etc.

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

This medicine is used in the treatment of upper respiratory tract infections caused by bacteria where the causative organism is known or suspected to be resistant to other commonly used antibiotics.

Tonsilitis/Pharyngitis

This medicine is used in the treatment of tonsillitis and pharyngitis caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Streptococcus pyogenes, etc.

Acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis

This medicine is used in the treatment of an acute worsening of chronic bronchitis, an inflammation of the lining of the bronchial tubules, caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae.

Gonococcal infection

This medicine is used in the treatment of Gonococcal infection caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae.

Otitis media

This medicine is used in the treatment of a middle ear infection (otitis media) caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Streptococcus pyogenes, etc.
Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?

    The effect of this medicine can be observed within 2 to 4 hours of oral administration.

  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?

    The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?

    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

  • Is this a habit forming medicine?

    No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?

    This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.

Allergy

This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to cefixime, any other beta-lactam antibiotics, clavulanic acid derivatives, or any other inactive ingredients present along with these medicines.

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Breast-feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the medicine based on your clinical condition.

General warnings

Clostridium difficile-associated Diarrhea

Discontinue the use of this medicine as per the doctor's instructions if severe diarrhea occurs after receiving this medicine. This medicine may cause an imbalance in the microbial flora of the large intestine, decreasing the gut-friendly bacteria and promoting the growth of a bacteria called Clostridium difficile, resulting in severe diarrhea.

Bleeding disorders

This medicine should be used with caution in patients suffering from bleeding disorders due to the increased risk of excessive bleeding. Regular monitoring of prothrombin time is necessary in such cases. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Drug resistance

Usage of this medicine without sufficient proof or suspicion of a bacterial infection should be avoided. Irrational dosing might fail in providing the benefits and even cause toxicity. It may also increase the risk of development of bacteria that are drug resistant.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed one.

Overdose

Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Interaction with Medicine

Amikacin

Chloramphenicol

Nifedipine

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Cholera Vaccine

Furosemide

Disease interactions

Colitis

This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients having a history of gastrointestinal diseases, particularly colitis, since it may worsen the patient's condition. Report any incidence of severe diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stools, etc. to the doctor immediately. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.

Renal Diseases

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with renal diseases due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function is necessary while receiving this medicine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be necessary based on the clinical condition.

Food interactions

Information not available.

Lab interactions

Coombs test

Report the use of this medicine to the doctor if you are undergoing the Coombs test. A false positive result may be obtained if this test is performed while taking this medicine. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.

Urine ketones test

Report the use of this medicine to the doctor if you are undergoing the urine ketones test. A false positive result may be obtained if this test is performed while taking this medicine. Do not stop the use of any medicine without consulting your doctor.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Take this medicine with or without food, as instructed by your doctor. Do not consume in larger amounts than advised. Consult the doctor if you experience any undesirable side effects. Ensure that the treatment course is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.

Miscelleneous

Can be taken with or without food, as advised by your doctor

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works

Cefixime works by interfering with certain processes that help the bacteria to grow and increase in number. Clavulanic acid is effective against a specific species of bacteria that are resistant to other antibiotic medicines. Thus, the combination becomes effective against an extended range of bacteria.

Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Classification

Category

Third generation cephalosporins, Beta-lactamase inhibitors

Schedule

Schedule H

DailyMed - suprax- cefixime tablet suprax- cefixime capsule suprax- cefixime tablet, chewable suprax- cefixime powder, for suspension [Internet]. Dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2017 [cited 4 October 2017]. Available from:

https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=5007152e-a679-4e85-ac3f-c46087812774

[Internet]. 2017 [cited 6 March 2017]. Available from:

https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/medicine/14540

Clavulanate - DrugBank [Internet]. Drugbank.ca. 2018 [cited 19 March 2018]. Available from:

https://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB00766

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Information on this page was last updated on 19 Mar 2018

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