Pecef 200 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Pecef Benefits & Uses

Pecef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis

Other Benefits

Pecef 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	Disease: Bronchitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pneumonia Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Pecef Related Warnings

Is the use of Pecef safe for pregnant women?

Pecef has little to no side effects in pregnant women.

Mild
Is the use of Pecef safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Pecef. If you see any side effects, stop taking Pecef immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Pecef again, only after your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pecef on the Kidneys?

Pecef may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pecef on the Liver?

Pecef may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Pecef on the Heart?

Pecef may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Pecef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Warfarin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Cimetidine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Esomeprazole

Pecef Contraindications

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

Allergy
Pseudomonas Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Pecef

Is this Pecef habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Pecef is addictive.

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

Pecef will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.

Safe
Is it safe?

There are no side effects of Pecef, so it is safe for use.

Safe
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Pecef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Pecef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Pecef

You can take Pecef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Pecef

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Pecef.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Pecef

Question about 5 years ago

Does Pecef cause neurotoxicity?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Rarely Pecef can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Pecef safe to use?

Dr. Ajay Kumar MBBS, MD , General Physician

Yes, Pecef is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to take Pecef?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Pecef should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the medicine in between may promote bacterial resistance which results in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. Incase you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Pecef cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Occasionally, Pecef can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Pecef help in preventing cold?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Pecef does not help in preventing cold, because common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.