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

Procef Information

Procef is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Procef have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Procef. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Procef have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Procef normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Procef is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Procef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Procef related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Kidney Disease must refrain from the use of Procef since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other contraindications of Procef have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Procef may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Procef is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Procef Benefits & Uses
Procef Dosage & How to Take
Procef Side Effects
Procef Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Procef with Other Drugs
Procef Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Procef
Procef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Procef Benefits & Uses

Procef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Procef 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

Procef Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Procef is used -

Severe

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Moderate

Colitis
Vaginal inflammation

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache

Procef Related Warnings

Is the use of Procef safe for pregnant women?

Procef is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Procef safe during breastfeeding?

Procef does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Procef on the Kidneys?

Procef rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Procef on the Liver?

Procef does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Procef on the Heart?

Procef is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Procef with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Procef Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Procef

Is this Procef habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Procef.

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

After taking Procef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Procef 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?

There is no benefit of taking Procef for mental disorders.

No

Procef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Procef

You can take Procef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Procef

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Procef and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Procef

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Procef contain penicillin?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Procef 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

Can I take Procef with ibuprofen?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Procef can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Procef treat meningitis?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Procef is used to treat meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Procef bacteriostatic or bactericidal?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Procef is bactericidal that means it kills the bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). In the absence of a cell wall, the bacteria die.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Procef cover anaerobes?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Procef covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides spp, Clostridium spp, Fusobacterium spp, Peptococcus spp, and Peptostreptococcus spp.