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Gericef 500 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Gericef 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gericef 500 Tablet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Gericef 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Gericef 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Gericef 500 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Gericef 500 Tablet related warnings talks about Gericef 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Gericef 500 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Gericef 500 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Gericef 500 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Gericef 500 Tablet 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.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
Adult(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Gericef 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Gericef in pregnant women.
Is the use of Gericef 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Gericef is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gericef 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Gericef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gericef 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Gericef is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Gericef 500 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Gericef without any fear of damage to the heart.
Gericef 500 Tablet 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 Gericef 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gericef 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Gericef 500 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gericef 500 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Gericef 500 Tablet can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Gericef 500 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Gericef 500 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gericef 500 Tablet
You can take Gericef 500 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gericef 500 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Gericef 500 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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.
Yes, Gericef can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
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.
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).
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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