Milcef 500 Mg Tablet

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Milcef 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Milcef 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Milcef 500 Mg Tablet 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

Milcef 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Milcef 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?


    Milcef is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Milcef 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?


    Milcef is safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Milcef 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?


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

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Milcef 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?


    Milcef does not damage the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Milcef 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?


    Using Milcef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe

Milcef 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Milcef 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -


Frequently asked Questions about Milcef 500 Mg Tablet

  • Is this Milcef 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?


    Milcef 500 Mg Tablet is not addictive in nature.

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


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Milcef 500 Mg Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Milcef 500 Mg Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Milcef 500 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Milcef 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Milcef 500 Mg Tablet


    Taking Milcef 500 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Milcef 500 Mg Tablet


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Milcef 500 Mg Tablet.

    Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Milcef 500 Mg Tablet

Question about 5 years ago

Does Milcef affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Milcef can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Milcef treat typhoid?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Milcef 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 Milcef treat pneumonia?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Milcef 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 about 4 years ago

Can I take Milcef with aspirin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Milcef can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Milcef along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 4 years ago

Can I take Milcef with paracetamol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Milcef can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Milcef along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses. 


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

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


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