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Aquacef Benefits & Uses

Aquacef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Aquacef 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

Aquacef Related Warnings

Is the use of Aquacef safe for pregnant women?

Aquacef is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Aquacef safe during breastfeeding?

Aquacef does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Aquacef on the Kidneys?

Aquacef rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Aquacef on the Liver?

Using Aquacef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Aquacef on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Aquacef with Other Drugs

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

Aquacef Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Aquacef

Is this Aquacef habit forming or addictive?

Aquacef does not cause addiction.

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 Aquacef can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Aquacef is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Aquacef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Aquacef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Aquacef

Taking Aquacef with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Aquacef

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Aquacef and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Aquacef

Question over 5 years ago

Does Aquacef cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Aquacef does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Aquacef. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Aquacef on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Aquacef on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Aquacef help in sinus infection?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Aquacef can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Aquacef cause nausea and vomiting?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Aquacef can cause nausea and vomiting, but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Aquacef an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Aquacef is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.