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Icf is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Icf also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Icf is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Icf as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Icf are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Icf is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Icf's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Icf related warnings section.
Icf can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Icf in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by Icf are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Icf with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Icf is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Icf is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
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Geriatric |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Icf safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Icf safely.
Is the use of Icf safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Icf for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Icf on the Kidneys?
Icf rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Icf on the Liver?
Icf is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Icf on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Icf for the heart.
Icf should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Icf unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Icf habit forming or addictive?
Icf does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Icf, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Icf can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Icf only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Icf cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Icf
Taking Icf with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Icf
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Icf and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Icf can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.
Yes Icf is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.
Icf and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Yes, Icf can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Yes, you can use Icf to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311