Gudcef Plus Tablet

This medication is used to treat mild bacterial infections. It is an anti-bacterial medicine stops bacteria from spreading. This is used to treat diseases such as bronchitis, gonorrhea and infections of ear, throat, tonsils and urinary tract. It only treats bacterial infection and doesn’t work for viral infections like flu.

This tablet can cause certain side effects too. These side effects usually go away on their own. But if these symptoms are severe, you should take medical help. Some side effects can be serious and calls for immediate medical attention such as

• Stomach pain
• Heartburn
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Itching of the vagina
• White vaginal discharge
• Dark urine

• Urinary Tract Infection

• Bronchitis

• Gonococcal Infection

• Lower Respiratory Tract Infection

• Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

• Typhoid Fever

• Allergy

• Epilepsy

• Hypersensitivity

• Myasthenia Gravis

• Anemia With Renal Insufficiency

• Diarrhoea

• Abdominal Pain

• Swelling Of Face, Lips, Eyelids, Tongue, Hands And Feet

• Dizziness

• Excessive Air Or Gas In Stomach

• Heartburn

• Redness Of Skin

• How long is the duration of effect?

  The effect of this medicine lasts for an average duration of 3 to 4 hours.

• What is the onset of action?

  The peak effect of this medicine can be observed within 3 to 4 hours of administration of the dose.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Sufficient data is not available for the use of this medicine in pregnant women. Use only if clearly needed under the doctor's supervision.

• Is it habit forming?

  No habit forming tendency has been reported.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This medicine should be used only if clearly needed. Monitoring of undesired effects is necessary.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  The missed dose should be taken as soon possible. It is advisable to skip the missed dose if it's already time for your next scheduled dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of overdose.

This medication belongs to 3rd generation cephalosporins in combination with fluoroquinolones. It works as a bactericidal by binding to the penicillin-binding proteins and inhibits the bacterial cell wall synthesis. Also, it works as a bactericidal by inhibiting the bacterial DNA gyrase enzyme, which is essential for DNA replication, transcription, repair, and recombination. This leads to expansion and destabilization of the bacterial DNA and causes cell death.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  This medication interacts with Escitalopram, Esomeprazole, Aluminium Hydroxide/Magnesium Hydroxide, Ethinyl Estradiol, Cholera Vaccine, Furosemide, Corticosteroids, Quinidine, and Antidiabetic drugs.

• Interaction with Disease

  This medication interacts with Central nervous system disorders, Colitis, QT Prolongation, Impaired kidney function, and Impaired liver function.

• Ques : What is Gudcef Plus Tablet ?

  Ans : This is a medication which has Cefpodoxime and Ofloxacin as active elements present in it. It performs its action by inhibiting the bacterial cell wall synthesis, killing the infection-causing bacteria.

• Ques : What are the uses of Gudcef Plus Tablet?

  Ans : This is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Typhoid fever, Bacterial infection, Eye and ear infection, Respiratory infections, Bacterial infections, Vaginal infections, Pharyngitis, Soft tissue infections, etc.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Gudcef Plus Tablet ?

  Ans : This is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects such as Fever, Nausea, Rash, Taste perversion, Myalgia, Photosensitivity, Hallucination, Sinus tachycardia, Insomnia, Seizures, Severe itching of the skin, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Gudcef Plus Tablet ?

  Ans : Store this in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Gudcef Plus Tablet before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This is a medicine which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Gudcef Plus Tablet?

  Ans : Contraindication to Gudcef. In addition, this medication should not be used if you have the following conditions such as Epilepsy, Hypersensitivity, Hypersensitivity to cephalosporins, Lactation, Myasthenia gravis, etc.

• Ques : Is Gudcef Plus Tablet safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication 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.

• Ques : Will Gudcef Plus Tablet be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of Gudcef tablet can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Confusion, Dizziness, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Headache, Weakness, Fever, Nausea, Rash, etc.

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