Cefakind CV (500+125) Tablet | Price, Usage, Dosage, Composition, and Brand Substitutes - Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug
Cefakind CV (500+125) Tablet
Cefakind CV (500+125) is a Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brand being manufactured and marketed by Mankind Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.. This medicine is combination of more than one active ingredient or substance within a single pharmaceutical form type. The main active ingredients or salts in this drug are Cefuroxime, Clavulanic Acid. This drug comes in the form of Tablet. The general packing available for this medicine consists of 6 Tablet and is priced at Rs 210 (arround $2.94 US Dollar)| Generic (Salt) Combination : | (Cefuroxime+ Clavulanic Acid) |
| Pharma Company : | Mankind Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd. |
| Brand Label : | Cefakind CV (500+125) |
| Preparation Type : | Tablet |
| Single Dose : | 1 Tablet |
| Composition (Fixed-Dose Combination) : |
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| Pack Size/Qty/Vol : | 6 Tablet |
| Price Unit : | Rs 35 INR (arround $0.49 US Dollar) |
| Price Pack : | Rs 210 INR (arround $2.94 US Dollar) |
Drug details for Cefakind CV (500+125)
Usage: Why is this medication prescribed?
The main active ingredients or salts in Cefakind CV (500+125) are :
Cefuroxime
Indication (Prescribed for or used as): Cefuroxime is used to treat certain infections caused by bacteria, such as bronchitis(infection of the airway tubes leading to the lungs); gonorrhea (a sexually transmitted disease); Lyme disease (an infection that may develop after a person is bitten by a tick); and infections of the skin, ears, sinuses, throat, tonsils,, and urinary tract. Cefuroxime is in a class of medications called cephalosporin antibiotics. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria.Antibiotics such as cefuroxime will not work for colds, flu, or other viral infections. Using antibiotics when they are not needed increases your risk of getting an infection later that resists antibiotic treatment.
For more details on Cefuroxime, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Cefuroxime..
Clavulanic AcidIndication (Prescribed for or used as):
For more details on Clavulanic Acid, its Indication, Prescription, Usage, Dosage, Precaution, Side Effects etc, please check : Clavulanic Acid..
Cefakind CV (500+125) Drug Brands Substitutes with similar Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) :
There are 5 Fixed-Dose Combination (FDC) Drug Brands listed here as Substitutes for Cefakind CV (500+125), which have same Fixed-Dose Combination of active substances or ingredients (i.e. Cefuroxime-500 mg Clavulanic Acid-125 mg).Please note that one can request a doctor or pharmacist to substitute a FDC Brand Version of the prescribed FDC drug brand, if any. Fixed-Dose Combination Drugs are being increasingly used due to the benefit of the combined effects of active ingredients given together. However, it is necessary to investigate the possible benefits in the clinical situation against possible disadvantages for each fixed combination drug and for each dose of the fixed combination drug. Potential advantages of fixed combination drugs may also include the counteracting by one ingredient of an adverse reaction produced by another one, and simplification of therapy, leading to improved compliance.
| Brand | Price (Rs.) | Brand | Price (Rs.) |
| Cifaxt CV | 590 | Forcef CV (500+125) | 320 |
| Meritum CV (500+125 mg) | 137 | Oratil CV (500+125) | 181.5 |
| Zefu CV (500+125) | 212 |