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About Cefcas 300mg Capsule
Cefcas 300mg Capsule belongs to a class of medications called antibiotics. It is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, bones and joints, heart, lungs, brain, chest, ears, skin, and soft tissues. Bacteria infection occurs when harmful bacteria grow in the body and multiply quickly. It can infect any part of the body. It does not work against infections caused by viruses such as flu or the common cold.
Cefcas 300mg Capsule contains Cefdinir, a cephalosporin antibiotic that works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. This damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.
Cefcas 300mg Capsule to be given as prescribed by your doctor. Use it for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for your child based on their medical condition. In some cases, your child may experience diarrhea, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, rash, and abnormal stools. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Please tell your doctor if your child is allergic to Cefcas 300mg Capsule, cephalosporin antibiotics or any other medicines. You are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 2 hours if you are giving this medicine to your child with other medicines like antacids containing aluminium, magnesium, iron supplements, and multivitamins containing iron. It is not recommended for infants under 6 months of age as the safety and efficacy were not established.
Uses of Cefcas 300mg Capsule
Cefcas 300mg Capsule is used to treat bacterial infections in children. The detailed uses of Cefcas 300mg Capsule are as follows:

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Cefcas 300mg Capsule contains Cefdinir, a cephalosporin antibiotic used to treat several bacterial infections. Cefdinir is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that acts against aerobic (grow in the presence of oxygen) and anaerobic (grow in the absence of oxygen) gram-negative and gram-positive bacteria. It interferes with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) that is necessary for their survival. Thus, it damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.
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Please tell your doctor if the child is allergic to Cefcas 300mg Capsule, penicillins, cephalosporin antibiotics, or any of its ingredients. If your child has diabetes, kidney or liver problems, a weak immune system or inflammation of the large intestine, inform your doctor before giving this medicine. It is not recommended for babies below six months of age, as the safety and effectiveness were not established. You are recommended to complete the entire course of Cefcas 300mg Capsule as your doctor prescribes for effective results. Cefcas 300mg Capsule may interact with specific tests such as glucose (sugar) in urine and Coomb’s test, giving false-positive results. Therefore, please inform your doctor that the child takes it before undergoing any tests. You are advised to maintain a time gap of a minimum of 2 hours between giving Cefcas 300mg Capsule and antacids containing aluminium, magnesium, iron supplements and multivitamins containing iron. These may reduce the body's absorption of this medicine.
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Liver
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Give Cefcas 300mg Capsule with caution under doctor guidance, especially if the child has a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
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Give Cefcas 300mg Capsule with caution as advised by the doctor, especially if the child has a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may be adjusted by your doctor as required.
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Cefcas 300mg Capsule should not be used in infants less than 6 months of age as the safety and efficacy were not established.
Heart
If your child has any heart disease, please consult a doctor before giving Cefcas 300mg Capsule.
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Cefcas 300mg Capsule is for paediatric patients only.
Cefcas 300mg Capsule is used to treat bacterial infections of the urinary tract, blood, bones and joints, heart, lungs, brain, chest, ears, skin or soft tissues.
Cefcas 300mg Capsule works by interfering with the formation of the bacterial cell wall (a protective covering) necessary for their survival. This damages the bacterial cell wall and kills bacteria.
Cefcas 300mg Capsule may cause diarrhoea in some children as a common side effect. However, if the condition persists, worsens, or notices blood or mucus in stools, avoid giving it and consult a doctor immediately.
Cefcas 300mg Capsule may interfere with the urine test (for sugar) and blood test giving false-positive results. Therefore, if your child is about to undergo any laboratory tests, inform your doctor or lab technician that the child is taking Cefcas 300mg Capsule.
Cefcas 300mg Capsule is not used to treat viral infections. It is an antibiotic that is used to treat only bacterial infections.
Cefcas 300mg Capsule is not recommended for babies below six months of age as the safety and effectiveness are not established.
Do not exceed the recommended dose of Cefcas 300mg Capsule of your child, as it may lead to severe side effects. If you think your child has taken too much, consult your doctor immediately. Always follow the prescribed dosage and administration instructions carefully to keep your child safe.
If your child is on insulin therapy you are recommended to consult your doctor before giving Cefcas 300mg Capsule to your child as it may change glucose levels in the blood. Always follow the doctor's instructions.
Do not give other medications along with Cefcas 300mg Capsule unless prescribed by your doctor. This medicine may interact with other medications such as lower high uric acid levels (probenecid), steroids (dexamethasone, methylprednisolone, prednisone), blood thinner (warfarin), immune suppressants (tacrolimus, ciclosporin), cholera vaccine, and typhoid vaccine.
If your child is on iron therapy, you should consult your doctor before giving Cefcas 300mg Capsule to your child, as iron may reduce the absorption of this medicine, making it less effective.
Antibiotics usually do not interfere with the components in vaccines or cause a bad reaction in a child who has just been vaccinated. However, it’s best to consult your doctor before going to treatment with Cefcas 300mg Capsule if your child is vaccinated.
The doctor may order regular kidney and liver tests to monitor your child's health and ensure their organs are working properly while taking Cefcas 300mg Capsule or having a specific medical condition.
Yellow or green mucus from a child's nose can indicate that their body is fighting off an infection, as it may contain white blood cells and other debris. However, it's always best to consult with your paediatrician for guidance and proper evaluation.
It is unknown. However, if your child has stomach pain, cramps, or very loose, watery, or bloody stools consult your doctor immediately.
The common side effects of Cefcas 300mg Capsule may include diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, abnormal stools, and rash in some cases. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
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