Sicef 250 Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Sicef 250 Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Sicef 250 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Sicef 250 Injection as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Sicef 250 Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Sicef 250 Injection has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Sicef 250 Injection related warnings talks about Sicef 250 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy must refrain from the use of Sicef 250 Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Sicef 250 Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Sicef 250 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Sicef 250 Injection is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Sicef 250 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sicef 250 Injection is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Sicef 250 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Sicef is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Sicef 250 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Sicef may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sicef 250 Injection on the Kidneys?
Sicef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sicef 250 Injection on the Liver?
Side effects of Sicef rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Sicef 250 Injection on the Heart?
Using Sicef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Sicef 250 Injection 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 Sicef 250 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sicef 250 Injection habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Sicef 250 Injection has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Sicef 250 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Sicef 250 Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Sicef 250 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sicef 250 Injection
It is safe to take Sicef 250 Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sicef 250 Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sicef 250 Injection.
Sicef 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.
Sicef 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 Sicef 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.
Yes, Sicef can be taken for cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. However, if cough gets severe and does not subside after taking this drug. Do consult a doctor for the right treatment.
Yes Sicef is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
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