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Calicef is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Calicef have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Calicef depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Calicef have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Calicef are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Calicef is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Calicef related warnings talks about Calicef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Calicef is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Calicef have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Calicef may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Calicef is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Calicef is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Calicef safe for pregnant women?
Calicef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Calicef safe during breastfeeding?
Calicef has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Calicef on the Kidneys?
Calicef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Calicef on the Liver?
Calicef has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Calicef on the Heart?
Using Calicef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Calicef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Calicef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Calicef habit forming or addictive?
Calicef is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Calicef as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Calicef should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Calicef is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Calicef
Taking Calicef with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Calicef
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Calicef with alcohol will be.
Discontinuing Calicef in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Calicef is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
No, you can not buy Calicef over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Calicef is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
Yes, Calicef can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311