Conicef 250mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs, ears, throat, urinary tract, skin, soft tissues, bones, and joints. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

Conicef 250mg Tablet DT is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body

Uses of Conicef Tablet DT

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Conicef Tablet DT

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Conicef 250mg Tablet DT is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Conicef Tablet DT

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

Common side effects of Conicef

Rash
Stomach pain
Nausea
Indigestion
Diarrhea
Vomiting

How to use Conicef Tablet DT

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Conicef 250mg Tablet DT may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Conicef 250mg Tablet DT does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Conicef 250mg Tablet DT is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Conicef 250mg Tablet DT is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Conicef 250mg Tablet DT, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

SAFE

Conicef 250mg Tablet DT does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Conicef 250mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Conicef 250mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Conicef 250mg Tablet DT should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Conicef 250mg Tablet DT may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Conicef 250mg Tablet DT 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 Conicef 250mg Tablet DT 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Narrow-spectrum {First generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 1st generation

Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

FAQs

Is cephalexin safe?

Cephalexin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Can the use of Conicef 250mg Tablet DT cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Conicef 250mg Tablet DT 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.

What if Conicef 250mg Tablet DT doesn't work?

Talk to your doctor if Conicef 250mg Tablet DT doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Conicef 250mg Tablet DT or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

What if I don't get better after using Conicef 250mg Tablet DT?

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.

Can I stop taking Conicef 250mg Tablet DT when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Conicef 250mg Tablet DT and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

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