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Salcef Benefits & Uses

Salcef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Salcef 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

Salcef Related Warnings

Is the use of Salcef safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Salcef in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Salcef safe during breastfeeding?

Salcef does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Salcef on the Kidneys?

Salcef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Salcef on the Liver?

Salcef is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Salcef on the Heart?

You can take Salcef without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Salcef with Other Drugs

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

Salcef Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Salcef

Is this Salcef habit forming or addictive?

Salcef is not addictive in nature.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Salcef. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Salcef only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Salcef is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Salcef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Salcef

You can take Salcef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Salcef

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Salcef

Question over 5 years ago

Does Salcef cover MRSA infections?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Salcef does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Salcef.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Salcef cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Salcef contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Salcef 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 about 5 years ago

Does Salcef affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Salcef can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.

Question over 5 years ago

How to take Salcef?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Salcef 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.