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

Ceftica 500 Tablet Information

Ceftica 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Ceftica 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Ceftica 500 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

While these are the most often observed Ceftica 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Ceftica 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ceftica 500 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Ceftica 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Ceftica 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Ceftica 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Ceftica 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Ceftica 500 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Ceftica Benefits & Uses
Ceftica Dosage & How to Take
Ceftica Side Effects
Ceftica Related Warnings
Ceftica Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Ceftica
Ceftica Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Ceftica 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Ceftica 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ceftica 500 Tablet 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

Ceftica 500 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Ceftica 500 Tablet is used -

Ceftica 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Ceftica 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Ceftica safely.

Safe
Is the use of Ceftica 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Ceftica does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Ceftica 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Ceftica may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ceftica 500 Tablet on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Ceftica on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Ceftica 500 Tablet on the Heart?

Ceftica is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Ceftica 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ceftica 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Ceftica 500 Tablet

Is this Ceftica 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Ceftica 500 Tablet does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Ceftica 500 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Ceftica 500 Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Ceftica 500 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Ceftica 500 Tablet for mental disorders.

No

Ceftica 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ceftica 500 Tablet

Taking Ceftica 500 Tablet with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceftica 500 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Ceftica 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ceftica 500 Tablet

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Ceftica treat pneumonia?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

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

Question about 5 years ago

Can Ceftica treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ceftica can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Is Ceftica safe to use?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ceftica is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Ceftica without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Ceftica is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Ceftica cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Ceftica covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Ceftica.