Aticef Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Aticef Benefits & Uses

Aticef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Aticef 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ceftriaxone (1 g)/ Sulbactam ( 0.5 g)
Adult	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ceftriaxone (1 g)/ Sulbactam ( 0.5 g)
Geriatric	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ceftriaxone (1 g)/ Sulbactam ( 0.5 g)

Aticef Related Warnings

Is the use of Aticef safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Aticef without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Aticef safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Aticef as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Aticef on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Aticef for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Aticef on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Aticef. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Aticef on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Aticef on heart. So it is not known whether taking Aticef will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Aticef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Amikacin

Cyclosporine

Aticef Contraindications

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

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Aticef

Is this Aticef habit forming or addictive?

Aticef is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Aticef only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Aticef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Aticef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Aticef

It is safe to take Aticef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Aticef

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Aticef

Question about 5 years ago

Can I buy Aticef over-the-counter?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, you can not buy Aticef 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Aticef with azithromycin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Avoid taking Aticef with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Aticef help in preventing cold?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Aticef does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Aticef with doxycycline?

Aakash Shah MBBS, MBBS , General Physician

Aticef 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.