Salkef 500 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Salkef 500 Mg Tablet Information

Salkef 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Other than this, Salkef 500 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Salkef 500 Mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Salkef 500 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Salkef 500 Mg Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Salkef 500 Mg Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Salkef 500 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Salkef 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Salkef 500 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Salkef 500 Mg Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to the above precautions for Salkef 500 Mg Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Salkef Benefits & Uses
Salkef Dosage & How to Take
Salkef Side Effects
Salkef Related Warnings
Salkef Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Salkef
Salkef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Salkef 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Salkef 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Salkef 500 Mg Tablet 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

Salkef 500 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Salkef 500 Mg Tablet is used -

Salkef 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Salkef 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Salkef safely.

Safe
Is the use of Salkef 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Salkef is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Salkef 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Salkef on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Salkef 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Salkef does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Salkef 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

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

Safe

Salkef 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Salkef 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Salkef 500 Mg Tablet

Is this Salkef 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Salkef 500 Mg Tablet has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Salkef 500 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Salkef 500 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Salkef 500 Mg Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Salkef 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Salkef 500 Mg Tablet

Taking Salkef 500 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Salkef 500 Mg Tablet

Information about the interaction of Salkef 500 Mg Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Salkef 500 Mg Tablet

Question about 5 years ago

Is Salkef a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Salkef is not a sulfa drug. 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 over 4 years ago

Can I take Salkef with aspirin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Salkef can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Salkef along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Salkef treat pneumonia?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Salkef can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Haemophilus parainfluenzae.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Salkef cause nausea and vomiting?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Salkef can cause nausea and vomiting, but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Salkef with ibuprofen?

Yes, Salkef 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.