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Avocef Benefits & Uses

Avocef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Skin Infections
Ear Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis
Prostatitis
Osteomyelitis
Kidney Infection
Tonsillitis
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Pneumonia

Avocef 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	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Avocef Related Warnings

Is the use of Avocef safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Avocef safely.

Safe
Is the use of Avocef safe during breastfeeding?

Avocef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Avocef on the Kidneys?

Avocef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Avocef on the Liver?

Avocef is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Avocef on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Avocef with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Metformin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Bumetanide

Bumetanide Tablet

Drospirenone

Avocef Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Avocef

Is this Avocef habit forming or addictive?

Avocef does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Avocef since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

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

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

Avocef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Avocef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Avocef

Taking Avocef with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Avocef

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Avocef with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Avocef

Question over 4 years ago

Does Avocef treat pneumonia?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Avocef can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Haemophilus influenzae.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Avocef cause headache?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Avocef might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor without any further delay.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Avocef with prednisone?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Avocef can be taken with prednisone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Avocef along with prednisone.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Avocef cause itching?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Avocef might cause itching. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing itching after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Avocef treat UTI?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Avocef can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (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.