Forcef 500 mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Forcef 500 mg Injection Information

Forcef 500 mg Injection is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Forcef 500 mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Forcef 500 mg Injection. 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 Forcef 500 mg Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Forcef 500 mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Forcef 500 mg Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Forcef 500 mg Injection has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Forcef 500 mg Injection related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Forcef 500 mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Forcef 500 mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Forcef 500 mg Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Forcef 500 mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Forcef 500 mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Forcef 500 mg Injection 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: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Forcef 500 mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Forcef 500 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Forcef is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Forcef 500 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Forcef is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Forcef 500 mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Forcef rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Forcef 500 mg Injection on the Liver?

Forcef is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Forcef 500 mg Injection on the Heart?

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

Safe

Forcef 500 mg Injection Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Forcef 500 mg Injection

Is this Forcef 500 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Forcef 500 mg Injection.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Forcef 500 mg Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Forcef 500 mg Injection only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Forcef 500 mg Injection for mental disorders.

No

Forcef 500 mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Forcef 500 mg Injection

Taking Forcef 500 mg Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Forcef 500 mg Injection

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Forcef 500 mg Injection

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Forcef a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Forcef is not a sulfa drug. 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Forcef cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Forcef does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Forcef. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Forcef affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Forcef can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Forcef treat typhoid?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Forcef can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Forcef on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Forcef on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.