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Alchohol Interaction | Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor. |
Pregnancy Interaction | Efrex 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor. |
Lactation Interaction | Efrex 500mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. \nHuman studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.Avoid prolonged use of Efrex 500mg Tablet, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea. |
Expert Advice | Your doctor has prescribed Efrex to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Efrex 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. If you're on blood thinners, Efrex can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies. |
Common Side Effect | Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction. |
How to Use | Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Efrex 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.Avoid Efrex 500mg Tablet with dietary sodium. |
Driving | Not relevant, as Efrex 500mg Tablet is intended for use in hospitalised patients. |
Kidney | There is limited information available on the use of Efrex 500mg Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Liver | There is limited information available on the use of Efrex 500mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor. |
Mechanism of action | Efrex 500mg Tablet is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body. |
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