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

Gericef Benefits & Uses

Gericef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Gericef 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

Gericef Related Warnings

Is the use of Gericef safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Gericef in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Gericef safe during breastfeeding?

Gericef is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Gericef on the Kidneys?

Gericef rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gericef on the Liver?

Gericef is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Gericef on the Heart?

You can take Gericef without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Gericef with Other Drugs

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

Gericef Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Gericef

Is this Gericef habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Gericef has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Gericef is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Gericef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Gericef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gericef

You can take Gericef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gericef

Information about the interaction of Gericef and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gericef

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Gericef?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Gericef 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 4 years ago

Can Gericef treat typhoid?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

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

Question over 4 years ago

Can Gericef treat pneumonia?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Gericef 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 over 4 years ago

Does Gericef treat gonorrhea?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Gericef can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).

Question over 5 years ago

Does Gericef cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

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