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Highcef Benefits & Uses

Highcef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Highcef 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

Highcef Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Highcef is used -

Highcef Related Warnings

Is the use of Highcef safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Highcef safely.

Safe
Is the use of Highcef safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Highcef.

Safe
What is the effect of Highcef on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Highcef on the Liver?

Highcef does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Highcef on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Highcef with Other Drugs

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

Highcef Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Highcef

Is this Highcef habit forming or addictive?

Highcef does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Highcef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Highcef should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Highcef is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Highcef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Highcef

It is safe to take Highcef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Highcef

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Highcef

Question over 4 years ago

Is Highcef an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Highcef 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Highcef cover MRSA infections?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Highcef contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Highcef 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Highcef treat typhoid?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Highcef 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 I take Highcef with ibuprofen?

Yes, Highcef 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.