Marcef 1 Gm Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Marcef Benefits & Uses

Marcef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Marcef Dosage & How to Take

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	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Meningitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Marcef Related Warnings

Is the use of Marcef safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Marcef in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Marcef safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Marcef on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Marcef on the Kidneys?

Marcef rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Marcef on the Liver?

Marcef has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Marcef on the Heart?

You can take Marcef without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Marcef with Other Drugs

Marcef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate

Leucovorin Calcium

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amikacin

Marcef Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Marcef unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis

Frequently asked Questions about Marcef

Is this Marcef habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Marcef is addictive.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Marcef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Marcef should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Marcef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Marcef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Marcef

It is safe to take Marcef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Marcef

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Marcef with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Marcef

Question about 5 years ago

Can I use Marcef to treat pneumonia?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can use Marcef to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Marcef cause liver toxicity?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Marcef 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Marcef?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Marcef 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Marcef?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Do not self-administer Marcef. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Marcef work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Marcef works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.