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Medocid 250 Mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Medocid 250 Mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Medocid 250 Mg Injection. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Medocid 250 Mg Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Medocid 250 Mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Medocid 250 Mg Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. In addition, Medocid 250 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Medocid 250 Mg Injection related warnings section.
Medocid 250 Mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Medocid 250 Mg Injection in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other contraindications of Medocid 250 Mg Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Medocid 250 Mg Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Medocid 250 Mg Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Medocid 250 Mg Injection 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 Medocid 250 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Medocid safely.
Is the use of Medocid 250 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Medocid has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Medocid 250 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Medocid has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Medocid 250 Mg Injection on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Medocid on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Medocid 250 Mg Injection on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Medocid for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Medocid 250 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Medocid 250 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Medocid 250 Mg Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Medocid 250 Mg Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Medocid 250 Mg Injection can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Medocid 250 Mg Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Medocid 250 Mg Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Medocid 250 Mg Injection
You can take Medocid 250 Mg Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Medocid 250 Mg Injection
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Medocid 250 Mg Injection with alcohol.
Medocid and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Medocid 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, you can use Medocid 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.
Yes, Medocid is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Occasionally Medocid can cause a drug to induce hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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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