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Dawcef is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Dawcef have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Dawcef depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Dawcef 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.
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Is the use of Dawcef safe for pregnant women?
Dawcef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Dawcef safe during breastfeeding?
Dawcef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Dawcef on the Kidneys?
Dawcef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Dawcef on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Dawcef on the liver.
What is the effect of Dawcef on the Heart?
Dawcef is completely safe for the heart.
Dawcef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Dawcef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Dawcef habit forming or addictive?
Dawcef does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Dawcef. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Dawcef should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Dawcef is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Dawcef
Taking Dawcef with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Dawcef
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Dawcef with alcohol will be.
Yes, Dawcef is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.
No, Dawcef does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs 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.
Yes, Dawcef can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Dawcef 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.
Yes, Dawcef 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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