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Aticef Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. The alternative uses of Aticef Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Aticef 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. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Aticef Injection also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea, Rash, Allergic reaction. Some other side effects of Aticef Injection have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Aticef 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.
Aticef Injection's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Mild while nursing. In addition, Aticef Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Aticef Injection related warnings section.
Aticef Injection is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects.
Additionally, Aticef Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Aticef Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Aticef Injection is used to treat the following -
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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Is the use of Aticef Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Aticef without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Aticef Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can take Aticef as it bears very minor side effects for them.
What is the effect of Aticef Injection on the Kidneys?
Information about safety of Aticef for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Aticef Injection 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.
What is the effect of Aticef Injection 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.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aticef Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Aticef Injection habit forming or addictive?
Aticef Injection is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Aticef Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Aticef Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Aticef Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Aticef Injection
It is safe to take Aticef Injection with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Aticef Injection
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Aticef Injection and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Aticef can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
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