Keflor 750mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs (e.g. pneumonia), ear, throat, nasal sinus, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.
Keflor 750mg Tablet 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, vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, and changes in liver function tests. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.
Earlier 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. Avoid consuming alcohol while taking this medicine as it may cause unpleasant side effects like nausea, vomiting, sweating, anxiety, and palpitations.
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. Keflor 750mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Side Effects:
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
Ordinary side effects of Keflor
Gastrointesinal symptoms
Diarrhea
Hypersensitivity
Drug eruptions
Increased white blood cell count (eosinophils)
Genital itching
Increased liver enzymes
Vaginal inflammation
Warning & Precautions:
Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Keflor 750mg Tablet.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Keflor 750mg 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
Keflor 750mg 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 Keflor 750mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Keflor 750mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CAUTION
Keflor 750mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Keflor 750mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Keflor 750mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
FAQs:
Q. Can I take paracetamol with Keflor 750mg Tablet?
Affirmative, you can take Paracetamol while using Keflor 750mg Tablet.
Q. Can the use of Keflor 750mg Tablet cause diarrhea?
Affirmative, the use of Keflor 750mg Tablet 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 Keflor 750mg Tablet doesn't work for me?
Communicate to your doctor if Keflor 750mg Tablet doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Keflor 750mg Tablet or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
Q. How long does Keflor 750mg Tablet take to work?
Usually, Keflor 750mg Tablet starts working soon after taking it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and make you feel better.
Q. Can I stop taking Keflor 750mg Tablet when my symptoms are relieved?
No, do not stop taking Keflor 750mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.
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