Aegiceff 500mg Tablet

Aegiceff 500mg Tablet fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

The most common side effects of this medicine include diarrhea, rash, changes in liver function tests, and decreased blood cells. These side effects are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics, and if you have any liver or kidney problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Treatment of Bacterial infections

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. Aegiceff 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Aegiceff 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

If you miss a dose of Aegiceff 500mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.

Your doctor has prescribed Aegiceff 500mg Tablet 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 harder to treat.

Discontinue Aegiceff 500mg Tablet 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 does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Q. Is Aegiceff 500mg Tablet safe?

Aegiceff 500mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

Q. How long does Aegiceff 500mg Tablet take to work?

Usually, Aegiceff 500mg Tablet starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

Q. Who should not take Aegiceff 500mg Tablet?

Aegiceff 500mg Tablet should not be prescribed to people who are allergic to Aegiceff 500mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have or ever had any problems with your liver, kidneys, gall bladder, or any other blood-related disorders such as hemolytic anemia. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are planning a baby, do not take Aegiceff 500mg Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid any harmful effects on the baby. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

Q. What if I do not get better after using Aegiceff 500mg Tablet?

Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.

Q. For how long does Aegiceff 500mg Tablet stay in the body?

Usually, Aegiceff 500mg Tablet stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping the medicine.

Q. Is Aegiceff 500mg Tablet effective?

Aegiceff 500mg Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Aegiceff 500mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Aegiceff 500mg Tablet is the injection form of a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)

Abnormal liver function tests

Diarrhea

Rash

Alcohol:SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Aegiceff 500mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aegiceff 500mg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding:CAUTION

Aegiceff 500mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving:UNSAFE

Aegiceff 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Aegiceff 500mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Aegiceff 500mg Tablet is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver:CAUTION

Aegiceff 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Aegiceff 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Dose adjustment of Aegiceff 500mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

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