Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (10): Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Novacef Benefits & Uses

Novacef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Novacef 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

Novacef Related Warnings

Is the use of Novacef safe for pregnant women?

Novacef is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Novacef safe during breastfeeding?

Novacef is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Novacef on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Novacef on the Liver?

Using Novacef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Novacef on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Novacef for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Novacef with Other Drugs

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

Novacef Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Novacef

Is this Novacef habit forming or addictive?

Novacef is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Novacef, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Novacef can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Novacef should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Novacef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Novacef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Novacef

Taking Novacef with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Novacef

Information about the interaction of Novacef and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Novacef

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Novacef affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Novacef might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).

Question over 5 years ago

Does Novacef cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Novacef does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Novacef. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Novacef?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Novacef may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Novacef contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Novacef 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 over 5 years ago

Does Novacef cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Novacef covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Novacef.