In Bacterial infections Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet is a medicine that helps to kill the bacteria that cause different infections and treats your infection. It usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better to make sure that all bacteria are killed and do not become resistant.
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. Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Alcohol : CAUTION
Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby. | - Driving : UNSAFE
Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive. | - Kidney : CAUTION
Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Use of Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease. | - Liver : CAUTION
Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
If you miss a dose of Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Can the use of Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet cause diarrhea?::: Yes, the use of Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg 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 you are experiencing severe diarrhea, talk to your doctor about it.| Can I stop taking Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet when I feel better?::: No, do not stop taking Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.| What if I miss my dose?::: Take Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet as soon you remember it. However, do not take it if it's almost time for your next dose. Also, do not take an extra dose to make up for your missed dose.| What if I don't get better after using Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet?::: Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.
Alcephin LA 250 mg/250 mg Tablet is a combination of two medicines: Cefalexin and Probenecid. Cefalexin is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. Probenecid is a uricosuric medicine which increases the effectiveness of cefadroxil by decreasing its passage through urine.