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Folecef Benefits & Uses

Folecef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Folecef 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

Folecef Related Warnings

Is the use of Folecef safe for pregnant women?

Folecef is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Folecef safe during breastfeeding?

Folecef is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Folecef on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Folecef on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Folecef on the Liver?

Folecef does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Folecef on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Folecef with Other Drugs

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

Folecef Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Folecef

Is this Folecef habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Folecef .

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Folecef . So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

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

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

There is no benefit of taking Folecef for mental disorders.

No

Folecef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Folecef

Taking Folecef with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Folecef

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Folecef

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Folecef ?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Folecef is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Folecef cover MRSA infections?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Folecef does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Folecef .

Question almost 6 years ago

How long can I safely take Folecef ?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Take Folecef as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Folecef ?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Folecef may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Folecef work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Folecef contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. 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. Folecef is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.