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VELOSEF
CAPSULES 250MG & 500MG
Cefradine
Your doctor has prescribed Velosef Capsules for you. Please read this before you take your medicine. This leaflet gives a summary of information about your medicine. If you want to know more, or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
REMEMBER:
This medicine is for YOU. Only a doctor can prescribe it. NEVER give it to anyone else. It may harm them even if they have the same symptoms as you.
What Is In Velosef Capsules?
The active ingredient in Velosef is cefradine. Cefradine is an antibiotic and a member of the family of medicines called cephalosporins. Velosef capsules are available in two strengths: 250mg and 500mg and are supplied in blister packs of 20 or 100 capsules.
The other ingredients are:
Orange/blue Capsules 250mg: Gelatin capsules, erythrosine, indigo carmine, iron oxide, lactose, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide.
Blue Capsules 500mg: Gelatin capsules, indigo carmine, lactose, magnesium stearate, titanium dioxide
Who Supplies Velosef?
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What Is This Medicine For?
Velosef is for the treatment of a wide range of infections caused by certain bacteria.
Before Taking Your Medicine:
Should I be taking Velosef?
DO NOT take this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to similar medicines or any of the ingredients in Velosef Capsules. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to penicillin before you start Velosef.
What if I am pregnant or breast feeding?
If you are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant or you are breast feeding whilst taking Velosef, you must tell your doctor as soon as possible.
Do you have any trouble with your kidneys?
Tell your doctor if you have any trouble with your kidneys as the dosage might have to be adjusted.
Can I take any other medicine?
It is usually all right to take Velosef with other medicines. Always tell your doctor about all other medicines you are using, especially furosemide ('water tablets') or probenecid, and including those you have bought at a pharmacy or other places, e.g. supermarket.
Is it all right to drive?
Velosef preparations do not usually affect your ability to drive, but, if you experience any dizziness, make sure you are fit to drive before attempting to do so.
Is it all right to drink alcohol?
There is no interaction between Velosef and moderate amounts of alcohol. However, you should check with your doctor whether drinking is advisable for you.
What if I am diabetic?
If you use chemical tests to check for sugar in the urine, Velosef may cause a false positive reaction, this does not occur with dipstick type tests.
Taking Your Medicine:
How should I take Velosef Capsules?
Because people respond to medicines in different ways, your doctor will have prescribed the dose he considers best suited to you. Therefore, you should only take the dose shown on the label. The dose of Velosef is usually in the range of 1-2 capsules given 2-4 times a day. The capsules should be swallowed whole with a glass of water.
It is best to take the doses at evenly spaced times throughout the day and night. If you are unsure or confused, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
KEEP TAKING THIS MEDICINE UNTIL IT IS FINISHED. DON'T STOP JUST BECAUSE YOU FEEL BETTER. THIS WILL HELP CLEAR UP YOUR INFECTION COMPLETELY.
Can I take Velosef before or after meals?
It does not matter. If this medicine upsets your stomach it may help to take it with food.
How long should I take Velosef for?
A complete course will have been prescribed for your present infection. Continue taking the prescribed doses until the course is finished.
What if I miss or forget to take a dose?
If you miss a dose of this medicine take it as soon as possible. This will help to keep a constant amount of medicine in your body. However, if it is almost time for your next dose and you are taking the medicine FOUR TIMES A DAY - space the missed dose and the next dose 2-4 hours apart or double your next dose. Then go back to the prescribed dosing instructions. If you are taking this medicine TWICE A DAY - space the missed dose and the next dose 5-6 hours apart. Then go back to your prescribed dosing instructions.
What if I take too many capsules, or a child accidentally swallows some?
As with any other medicine if an overdose is taken go to your nearest hospital Casualty Department or tell your doctor immediately. If you are going to the hospital, take the empty container and any remaining medicine with you.
Undesirable Effects
Are there any unwanted effects of Velosef?
Any medicine may cause some unwanted or 'side-effects' in a few patients.
If you have sudden difficulty in breathing or if you develop spots, itchiness, a rash or any other skin trouble, you may be allergic to Velosef - STOP TAKING THE MEDICINE AND TELL YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS A CHANGE OF MEDICINE MAY BE NEEDED.
Sometimes Velosef causes headache, dizziness, diarrhoea or loose bowel movements, thrush, feeling sick or vomiting, fever or painful joints. Very rarely, tests have shown temporary changes in liver function or kidney function. There have also been very rare reports of more serious allergic reactions including anaphylaxis and Stevens Johnson syndrome.
If you notice any of these or any other unwanted effects, tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Looking After Your Medicine:
You will see an "Expiry Date" on the outer packaging of Velosef Capsules. Do not use after this date. Keep Velosef Capsules below 25°C. The medicine should not get too hot or damp; so do not leave it near a radiator, on a window sill or in the bathroom.
If your doctor decides to stop the medicine, ask your pharmacist to tell you what to do with any you have left.
DATE OF LAST REVISION June 2005
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