Cephadex 250 mg Tablet belongs to the group of antibiotics called cephalosporin used to treat various bacterial infections of the nose, lungs, ear, bones, joints, skin, urinary tract, prostate gland, and reproductive system. Besides this, Cephadex 250 mg Tablet is also used to treat dental infections. Bacterial infections are caused due to the multiplication of harmful bacteria inside or on the body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. Cephadex 250 mg Tablet does not work against infections caused by the virus, including cold and flu.

Cephadex 250 mg Tablet is bactericidal in nature. Cephadex 250 mg Tablet works by blocking enzymes responsible for making peptidoglycan, an important component of the bacterial cell wall. Thus, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections.

The dose and duration of Cephadex 250 mg Tablet can vary depending on your condition and the severity of the infection. Also, it is recommended to complete the course of medicine even if you feel better as it is an antibiotic. Leaving it in between may lead to even severe infection that will, in fact, stop responding to the antibiotic (antibiotic resistance). In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects, such as diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain, and skin rashes. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Before starting Cephadex 250 mg Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Do not take Cephadex 250 mg Tablet on your own, as self-medication may lead to antibiotic resistance in which antibiotics fail to act against specific bacterial infections. Avoid taking Cephadex 250 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Cephadex 250 mg Tablet should not be given to children below 5 years. Cephadex 250 mg Tablet may affect certain laboratory test results, such as blood tests for liver function, glucose tests, and Coombs tests. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Cephadex 250 mg Tablet .

Cephadex 250 mg Tablet belongs to the group of antibiotics called cephalosporin used to treat various bacterial infections of the nose, lungs, ear, bones, joints, skin, urinary tract, prostate gland, and reproductive system. Cephadex 250 mg Tablet is bactericidal in nature. Cephadex 250 mg Tablet works by blocking the activity of enzymes that are responsible for making peptidoglycan, an important component of the bacterial cell wall. Thus, it kills the bacteria and helps in treating and preventing the spread of infections. Cephadex 250 mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacteria, such as gram-positive staphylococci and streptococci bacteria, including susceptible isolates of Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus pneumonia, S. pyrogens, Haemophilus influenzae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Proteus mirabilis.

• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Indigestion
• Stomach pain
• Skin rashes

Do not take Cephadex 250 mg Tablet if you have porphyria (hereditary metabolic disorder). Before starting Cephadex 250 mg Tablet , please inform your doctor if you have any allergy (against any antibiotic), kidney or liver problems. Consult your doctor if you experience skin rash or prolonged, significant diarrhea with abdominal pains. Talk to your doctor before taking Cephadex 250 mg Tablet if you have/had inflammation of the intestine. Long-term usage of Cephadex 250 mg Tablet may lead to interaction with resistant bacteria and fungi. Avoid taking Cephadex 250 mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless prescribed by a doctor. Cephadex 250 mg Tablet should not be given to children below 5 years.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Cephadex 250 mg Tablet may have interaction with antibiotics (capreomycin, vancomycin, gentamicin, neomycin, tobramycin, cefuroxime), anti-fungal (amphotericin), anti-gout (probenecid), antidiabetic (metformin), and diuretics (furosemide, bumetanide).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Cephadex 250 mg Tablet may have interactions with colitis (inflammation in the lining of the colon), seizure disorders, dialysis, kidney, and liver dysfunction.

• CAPREOMYCIN
• VANCOMYCIN
• GENTAMICIN
• NEOMYCIN
• TOBRAMYCIN
• CEFUROXIME
• AMPHOTERICIN B
• PROBENECID
• METFORMIN
• FUROSEMIDE
• BUMETANIDE

• Antibiotics can alter the useful bacteria in the stomach, which help indigestion. Therefore, you are advised to take foods rich in probiotics such as yogurt/curd, kefir, sauerkraut, tempeh, kimchi, miso, kombucha, buttermilk, natto, and cheese.

• Eat fibre rich food like whole grains, beans, lentils, berries, broccoli, peas, and bananas.

• Avoid foods rich in calcium, grapefruit, and grapefruit juice as they might hinder the absorption of antibiotics.

• Avoid consumption of alcohol to treat your condition effectively.

• Avoid usage of tobacco.

• To cure your condition, effectually complete the full course of Cephadex 250 mg Tablet even though you find symptomatic relief.

• Cephadex 250 mg Tablet may affect certain laboratory test results such as blood tests for liver function, glucose test, and coombs test. Inform the person doing the tests that you are taking Cephadex 250 mg Tablet . 

Bacterial infections: A bacterial infection is a condition in which harmful bacteria enter, multiply, and infect our body. Infectious or harmful bacteria can make you sick and reproduce quickly in your body. These harmful bacteria produce chemicals known as toxins, which can damage tissue and make you sick. It can target any body part and multiply very quickly. When infected with bacteria, you can experience generalized symptoms like fevers, chills, and fatigue. Bacteria are of various forms, commonly spherical, rod, and spiral-shaped. Bacterial infections vary from minor illnesses like sore throat and ear infections to severe brain infections like meningitis and encephalitis. Anyone can become infected with a bacterial infection. However, people with weak immune systems or taking immunosuppressive medicine are more prone to bacterial infection.