Therapeutic Indications Of Ceframed 500 Mg Capsules Cefradine capsules are used to treat a wide range of bacterial infections including: Tonsillitis Sinusitis Pharyngitis Laryngo-tracheobronchitis Ear infections (otitis media) Chest infections (bronchitis or pneumonia) Skin infections Bladder, urethra (the tube which carries urine from the bladder), and kidney infections Method Of Administration Of Ceframed 500 Mg Capsules The capsules should be swallowed whole with a glass of water and can be taken before or after meals. However, if you find that this medicine upsets your stomach it may help to take it with food. The recommended dose is 250mg or 500mg 4 times a day or 500mg-1000mg 2 times daily If you are giving Cefradine Capsules to your child, your doctor will work out the right dose depending on your child’s weight. The recommended dose is 25mg to 50mg/kg body weight daily in divided doses Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions. If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose. Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose. Undesirable Side Effects Of Ceframed 500 Mg Capsules Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from: nausea (feeling sick) diarrhea and stomach pain skin rashes confusion dizziness difficulty in sleeping nervousness hyperactivity thrush heartburn, tightness in the chest vaginal infection stiffness and joint pain Warnings & Special Precautions While Taking Ceframed 500 Mg Capsules Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking cefradine if: You suffer from kidney problems, as you may require a lower dose than normal You are a diabetic. If you use chemical tests to check for sugar in the urine, cefradine may cause a false-positive reaction. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements Storage Conditions Of Ceframed 500 Mg Capsules Store below 25°c Don’t refrigerate Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children. Store in the original package to protect from moisture. Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.