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Secef Suspension is a prescription medicine that is available as a Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Secef Suspension have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Secef Suspension is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Secef Suspension side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Secef Suspension are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Secef Suspension has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Secef Suspension has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Secef Suspension related warnings section.
The section on Secef Suspension contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Secef Suspension may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Secef Suspension, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Secef Suspension 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Secef Suspension safe for pregnant women?
Secef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Secef Suspension safe during breastfeeding?
Secef does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Secef Suspension on the Kidneys?
Secef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Secef Suspension on the Liver?
Secef does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Secef Suspension on the Heart?
Secef is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Secef Suspension unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Secef Suspension habit forming or addictive?
Secef Suspension is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Secef Suspension. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Secef Suspension only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Secef Suspension for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Secef Suspension
Taking Secef Suspension with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Secef Suspension
Information about the interaction of Secef Suspension and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Secef can be taken with augmentin, 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, Secef 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.
Secef and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Yes Secef is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.
Discontinuing Secef in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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