Ceframed Capsule 500mg

About Ceframed Capsule 500mg

Ceframed Capsule Uses

• Respiratory tract infections such as tonsillitis and bronchitis
• Urinary tract infections
• Skin and soft tissue infections
• Middle ear infections (otitis media)

Ceframed Capsule Benefits

• Effective against many common gram positive and gram negative bacteria
• Generally well tolerated with a long safety record
• Affordable option among oral cephalosporin antibiotics
• Suitable for both adults and children with dose adjustment

What Experts Say

Cephradine is a first generation cephalosporin that works by weakening the bacterial cell wall, causing the bacteria to rupture and die. It has been used in clinical practice for many decades and remains a reliable, well studied option for uncomplicated bacterial infections in both adults and children.

General physicians often choose cephradine for straightforward respiratory, urinary and skin infections where a first generation cephalosporin is judged sufficient rather than a broader spectrum antibiotic. This approach helps limit unnecessary use of stronger drugs and supports responsible antibiotic prescribing across primary care settings.

Patients with a documented penicillin allergy require careful evaluation before starting cephradine, since a small percentage of people with penicillin allergy can also react to cephalosporins. Doctors typically ask about the nature and severity of any prior reaction before prescribing this class of antibiotic.

Drug Class

• First generation cephalosporin antibiotic

Ceframed Capsule 500mg formula

• Cephradine

Available forms

• Capsule

How to use Ceframed Capsule 500mg?

• Take this capsule at evenly spaced intervals as prescribed.
• Swallow whole with a full glass of water.
• Take with food if it causes stomach upset.
• Complete the full course even if you feel better early.

Drug Interactions

• Probenecid: Slows elimination of cephradine and raises blood levels.
• Oral Contraceptives: May reduce reliability of hormonal birth control pills.
• Warfarin: May slightly increase bleeding risk when combined.
• Aminoglycoside Antibiotics: Combined use may increase kidney related side effects.

Risks and warnings

• Penicillin Allergy: Use caution if you have a history of penicillin allergy due to possible cross reaction.
• Kidney Impairment: Dose adjustment is required in patients with reduced kidney function.
• Prolonged Use: Extended courses may lead to overgrowth of resistant organisms.
• Pregnancy: Use only if clearly needed and advised by a doctor.

Ceframed Capsule Side Effects

• Diarrhea
• Nausea and vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Skin rash
• Vaginal itching or yeast infection
• Dizziness
• Severe allergic reaction with swelling and breathing difficulty (rare)
• Severe diarrhea suggesting colitis (rare)

Storage Conditions

• Store below 25°C in a dry place.
• Keep the capsule strip in its original packaging.
• Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
• Keep out of reach of children.