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Inhicef 500 Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Inhicef 500 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Inhicef 500 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Inhicef 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Inhicef 500 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Inhicef 500 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Inhicef 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Inhicef 500 Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Inhicef 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 Inhicef 500 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Inhicef 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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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Inhicef 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Inhicef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Inhicef 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Inhicef does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Inhicef 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Inhicef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Inhicef 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Inhicef is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Inhicef 500 Tablet on the Heart?
You can take Inhicef without any fear of damage to the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Inhicef 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Inhicef 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Inhicef 500 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Inhicef 500 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Inhicef 500 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Inhicef 500 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Inhicef 500 Tablet
Taking Inhicef 500 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Inhicef 500 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Inhicef 500 Tablet.
No, Inhicef 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.
Yes, Inhicef can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Inhicef along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.
Yes, Inhicef 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.
Inhicef contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Inhicef is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Yes, Inhicef is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as diarrhoea, nausea, and vomiting. If you experience any of the above conditions after taking this medicine then do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312
