Bicef 500 DT Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Bicef Information

Bicef is a prescription medicine that is available as a Syrup, Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Tonsillitis, Throat Infection. The alternative uses of Bicef have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Bicef. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Bicef have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Bicef 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Bicef is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Bicef related warnings talks about Bicef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Bicef are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Bicef with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

You should also be aware that Bicef is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Bicef Benefits & Uses
Bicef Dosage & How to Take
Bicef Side Effects
Bicef Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Bicef with Other Drugs
Bicef Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Bicef
Bicef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Bicef Benefits & Uses

Bicef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Skin Infections
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Endocarditis

Bicef 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

Bicef Related Warnings

Is the use of Bicef safe for pregnant women?

Bicef is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Bicef safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Bicef.

Safe
What is the effect of Bicef on the Kidneys?

Bicef rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Bicef on the Liver?

Bicef is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Bicef on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Bicef for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Bicef with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Bicef Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Vitamin K Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Bicef

Is this Bicef habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Bicef is addictive.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Bicef as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Bicef 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, Bicef is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Bicef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Bicef

Taking Bicef with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Bicef

Taking Bicef with alcohol has not been seen to have harmful effects. However, please be careful if you do so.

Safe

Frequently asked Questions about Bicef

Question over 5 years ago

Is Bicef an antibiotic?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Bicef is an antibiotic. It contains cefadroxil which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as first-generation cephalosporins. It is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Bicef contain penicillin or sulfa?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Bicef does not contain penicillin or sulfa. It contains cefadroxil which belongs to the class of drug known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Bicef treat UTI?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Bicef can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli. 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Bicef cover e coli?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes Bicef covers Escherichia coli. Bicef is effectively used in the treatment of infections that are caused by this bacteria.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Bicef cause yeast infection?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Bicef might cause a yeast infection because it antibiotic kills both bad bacteria and good bacteria as well. Good bacteria prevent the growth of yeast (fungi) in our body. The absence of these good bacteria that keeps them in check provides a favorable environment for the growth of yeast which results in yeast infection.