Telcef Tablet

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  • Manufactured by: Vitalae Healthcare
  • Contains / Salt: Cefuroxime (500 mg)
  • Storage: Store at room temperature

Telcef Tablet Information

Telcef Tablet is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Telcef Tablet have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Telcef Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.


Telcef Tablet Benefits & Uses

Telcef Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Telcef Tablet 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(Male)
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult
  • Disease: Tonsillitis
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Telcef Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Telcef Tablet is used -

Telcef Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Telcef Tablet safe for pregnant women?


    Telcef Tablet is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Telcef Tablet safe during breastfeeding?


    Telcef Tablet is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Telcef Tablet on the Kidneys?


    Telcef Tablet rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Telcef Tablet on the Liver?


    Telcef Tablet is not harmful for the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Telcef Tablet on the Heart?


    Using Telcef Tablet does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe

Severe Interaction of Telcef Tablet with Other Drugs

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


Telcef Tablet Contraindications

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


Frequently asked Questions about Telcef Tablet

  • Is this Telcef Tablet habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Telcef Tablet has not been reported.

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


    No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Telcef Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Telcef Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    There is no benefit of taking Telcef Tablet for mental disorders.

    No

Telcef Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Telcef Tablet


    Taking Telcef Tablet with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Telcef Tablet


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Telcef Tablet.

    Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Telcef Tablet

Question over 5 years ago

Does Telcef Tablet cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Telcef Tablet does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Telcef Tablet. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance. 

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Telcef Tablet with ibuprofen?

Yes, Telcef Tablet can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Telcef Tablet without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Telcef Tablet is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Telcef Tablet affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Telcef Tablet might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Telcef Tablet treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Telcef Tablet can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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