Pefan 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of Bacterial infections. The detailed uses of Pefan 400mg Tablet are as follows:<ul><li>Acute Iron Poisoning: Pefan 400mg Tablet helps to prevent organ damage.</li><li>Chronic Iron Overload: Pefan 400mg Tablet helps to treat chronic iron overload.</li><li>Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs): Pefan 400mg Tablet is effective for both uncomplicated and complicated cases.</li><li>Respiratory Tract Infections: Pefan 400mg Tablet treats bronchitis, pneumonia, and exacerbations of cystic fibrosis.</li><li>Gastrointestinal Infections: Pefan 400mg Tablet is used for enteric fever and infective diarrhea.</li><li>Skin & Soft Tissue Infections: Pefan 400mg Tablet helps with infected wounds, ulcers, cellulitis, and burns.</li><li>Bone & Joint Infections: Pefan 400mg Tablet treats osteomyelitis and septic arthritis.</li><li>Pelvic Inflammatory Disease & Gonorrhea: Pefan 400mg Tablet is used especially useful against resistant strains.</li></ul>

Medicinal Benefits:

Pefan 400mg Tablet belongs to the group of medicines called antibiotics used to treat bacterial infections of the skin, soft tissue, pneumonia, urinary tract, and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease). It is also used for the treatment of typhoid fever. It is bactericidal in nature and works by killing bacteria that cause infections by preventing the formation of the cell wall required for living. It also prevents the repairing of bacterial cells. Overall, it kills the bacteria.

FAQs

What is the use of Pefan 400mg Tablet?

Pefan 400mg Tablet is used to treat bacterial infections, including pneumonia, typhoid fever, urinary tract infections and gonorrhoea (sexually transmitted disease).

Can the use of Pefan 400mg Tablet cause diarrhoea?

Yes, the use of the Pefan 400mg Tablet can cause diarrhoea. It is an antibiotic that kills harmful bacteria. Though, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your intestine or stomach and leads to diarrhea. If you are suffering from severe diarrhea, inform your doctor about it.

Can the use of Pefan 400mg Tablet increase the risk of muscle damage?

Yes, the use of Pefan 400mg Tablet is known to raise the risk of muscle damage, frequently in the ankle. Muscle damage can occur in people who take Pefan 400mg Tablet at all times. Tell your doctor if you feel any muscle pain while using this Pefan 400mg Tablet.

How does Pefan 400mg Tablet work?

Pefan 400mg Tablet is bactericidal and works by killing bacteria that cause infections. It prevents the repairing of bacterial cells and kills the bacteria, thereby preventing the further spread of the infection. Pefan 400mg Tablet is a broad-spectrum antibiotic against most gram-negative bacteria, Gram-positive bacteria and some anaerobic bacteria (that live without oxygen).

Can I take Pefan 400mg Tablet in more than the recommended dose to recover from symptoms quickly?

No, Pefan 400mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

Can I consume dairy products while taking Pefan 400mg Tablet?

Avoid consuming dairy products such as milk and yogurt along with Pefan 400mg Tablet as they can decrease the effectiveness of Pefan 400mg Tablet.