Procef Forte Tablet
food interaction for Procef Forte
alcohol interaction for Procef Forte
pregnancy interaction for Procef Forte
lactation interaction for Procef Forte
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Procef Forte Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Procef Forte Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Information regarding the use of Procef Forte Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Procef Forte Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
SALT INFORMATION FOR Procef Forte
Cefalexin(NA)
Uses
Cefalexin is used in the treatment of bacterial infections. It is used to treat common mild to moderate bacterial infection.
How it works
Cefalexin is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Common side effects
Rash, Diarrhea, Urticaria, Angioedema (swelling of deeper layers of skin), Transient hepatitis, Cholestatic jaundice, Interstitial nephritis
Probenecid(NA)
Uses
Probenecid is used in the treatment of gout.
How it works
Probenecid is a urine alkalizer. It works by increasing the pH of urine which makes it less acidic. This helps the kidneys get rid of excess uric acid, thereby preventing gout and certain types of kidney stones.
Common side effects
Nausea, Vomiting, Headache, Gout flares, Fever, Rash, Aplastic anemia, Hemolytic anemia, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Nephrotic syndrome, Liver necrosis
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Expert advice FOR Procef Forte
- Your doctor has prescribed Cefalexin to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
- Discontinue Cefalexin and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
- Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.
Frequently asked questions FOR Procef Forte
Cefalexin
Q. Is cephalexin safe?
Cephalexin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor
Q. Can the use of Cefalexin cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Cefalexin 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 Cefalexin doesn't work?
Talk to your doctor if Cefalexin doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Cefalexin or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.
Probenecid
Q. Is probenecid an NSAID/ antibiotic/ sulfa drug/ diuretic?
No. Probenecid belongs to a class of medications called uricosuric agents and is used to reduce high levels of uric acid in the body and to prevent and treat gout and gouty arthritis. It has no anti-inflammatory effect like NSAIDs or activity against infections like antibiotics or sulfa drugs. It is only used in combination with antibiotics (e.g. penicillin, ampicillin, amoxicillin etc.) to prolong their effect during infection. It has no effect on increasing urine output and is not a diuretic
Q. Probenecid is combined with penicillin/ why is probenecid given with penicillin/ how does probenecid work with penicillin/ how does probenecid increase penicillin/ what effect does probenecid have on penicillin?
In certain cases of serious infections (e.g. gonorrhea or neurosyphillis) probenecid may be prescribed along with antibiotics like penicillin to prolong the effect of the antibiotics given by any route. Probenecid inhibits the elimination (excretion from blood into the urine) of certain antibiotics like penicillin by the kidneys thereby delaying its excretion and increasing concentration in the blood
Q. What is Probenecid used for?
Probenecid is a uricosuric agent and is used to reduce high levels of uric acid in the body and to prevent and treat gout and gouty arthritis (pain and inflammation of small joints due to deposition of uric acid in the joint). It is also used to prolong the effect of antibiotics (e.g. penicillin)