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Odcef is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Odcef have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Odcef. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Odcef as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Odcef go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Odcef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Odcef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
The section on Odcef contraindications lists all such conditions.
Additionally, Odcef may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Odcef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Odcef 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 |
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Odcef safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Odcef safely.
Is the use of Odcef safe during breastfeeding?
Odcef does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Odcef on the Kidneys?
Odcef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Odcef on the Liver?
Odcef does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Odcef on the Heart?
You can take Odcef without any fear of damage to the heart.
Odcef 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 Odcef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Odcef habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Odcef is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Odcef as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Odcef should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Odcef for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Odcef
It is safe to take Odcef with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Odcef
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Odcef with alcohol.
Avoid taking Odcef with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.
Yes, Odcef can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Odcef and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Yes, Odcef 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, Odcef can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.
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References
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