Neucef Capsule Uses

About Neucef Capsule

Neucef Capsule uses include the treatment of bacterial infections of the throat and tonsils, chest, urinary tract, and skin. It contains cefadroxil, a cephalosporin antibiotic that kills bacteria by stopping them from building their cell walls. Use it only under medical supervision because the dose depends on the infection and kidney function, and it does not work against viral infections.

Neucef Capsule Uses

Your doctor might give you Neucef Capsule for:

• Strep throat and tonsillitis
• Bronchopneumonia and bacterial pneumonia
• Urinary tract infections such as cystitis and kidney infection
• Skin and soft tissue infections such as boils, abscesses, impetigo, and erysipelas

Neucef Capsule Dosage and Administration

Always follow your doctor's instructions exactly.

Adult Dosage:

• Adults and teenagers over 40kg: 1000mg twice daily for most infections
• Strep throat and tonsillitis: 1000mg once daily for at least 10 days
• Do not take more than 4g in a day
• Kidney disease: 1000mg first, then 500mg to 1000mg every 12, 24, or 36 hours, depending on kidney function
• Haemodialysis: an extra 500mg to 1000mg at the end of each session
• Older adults: the dose depends on kidney function

Children Dosage:

• Children under 40kg: 30mg to 50mg per kg a day, split into two doses
• Strep throat and tonsillitis: 30mg per kg once daily for at least 10 days
• Some children may need up to 100mg per kg a day, as the doctor decides
• Capsules are not recommended for children under 6 years; liquid forms are used instead
• Not for children under 40kg with kidney failure or on dialysis

How to Take:

• Swallow the capsule whole with plenty of water; do not chew it.
• Take it with or without food; take it with food if it upsets your stomach.
• Take it for as long as your doctor says, usually 2 to 3 days after the symptoms have gone.
• For strep throat, take it for at least 10 days.
• Do not stop early even if you feel better.

Neucef Capsule Warnings

Don't use Neucef Capsule if you:

• Are allergic to cefadroxil or other cephalosporin antibiotics
• Have had a severe allergic reaction to penicillin or another beta-lactam antibiotic
• Have had a severe skin reaction with blisters or peeling after cefadroxil

Neucef Capsule Precautions

Talk with your doctor first if you:

• Have a mild penicillin allergy
• Have asthma or severe allergies
• Have kidney disease or are on dialysis
• Have had bowel problems, especially colitis
• Take blood thinners or medicines that stop platelets sticking
• Take probenecid, cholestyramine, or high doses of water pills
• Take other antibiotics such as tetracycline, erythromycin, or gentamicin
• Are pregnant or breastfeeding

Also, remember:

• It does not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections
• See a doctor at once if severe or bloody diarrhoea happens during or after treatment
• Stop it and get help at once if a rash, swelling, or breathing difficulty appears
• Long use can cause thrush or other fungal infections
• It can affect some urine sugar tests and the Coombs blood test
• It may cause dizziness or tiredness, so take care when driving

Neucef Capsule Side Effects

Neucef Capsule is generally well tolerated, but some people may experience side effects.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Indigestion
• Stomach pain
• Sore or swollen tongue
• Itching
• Rash or hives
• Thrush or vaginal yeast infection

Serious side effects:

• Severe allergic reaction with swelling or breathing difficulty
• Severe or bloody diarrhoea
• Severe skin rash with blisters or peeling
• Yellowing of the skin or eyes
• Unusual bruising, bleeding, or frequent infections
• Fever with joint pain
• Kidney problems

Storage Instructions

• Store at about 25°C; short periods between 15°C and 30°C are allowed
• Keep in the original pack
• Protect from heat, direct sunlight, and moisture
• Keep out of reach of children
• Do not use after expiry date

Packaging and Quantity

Neucef Capsule is available as:

• 500mg: Pack of 12 capsules

Prescription Requirement

It is a prescription-only medicine due to its potential side effects and to prevent misuse.

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