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Novacef is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Novacef have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Novacef depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Novacef as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Novacef are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Novacef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Novacef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Novacef related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Novacef contraindications section.
Drug reaction of Novacef with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Novacef is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Novacef 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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| Adult |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Novacef safe for pregnant women?
Novacef is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Novacef safe during breastfeeding?
Novacef is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Novacef on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Novacef on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Novacef on the Liver?
Using Novacef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Novacef on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Novacef for the heart.
Novacef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Novacef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Novacef habit forming or addictive?
Novacef is not addictive in nature.
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.
Is it safe?
Novacef should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Novacef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Novacef
Taking Novacef with food does not harm your health.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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
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