Sicef: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Sicef Information

Sicef is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Sicef has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Sicef is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Sicef have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Sicef go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

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

Sicef is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Sicef are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Sicef with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

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

Sicef Benefits & Uses

Sicef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Sicef 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: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Meningitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Sicef Side Effects

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

Severe

Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Sore throat
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Erythema

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Headache
Urticaria
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Chills
पेट की गैस
Flushing

Sicef Related Warnings

Is the use of Sicef safe for pregnant women?

Sicef is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Sicef safe during breastfeeding?

Sicef may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Sicef on the Kidneys?

Sicef rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sicef on the Liver?

Side effects of Sicef rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Sicef on the Heart?

Using Sicef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Sicef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate

Leucovorin Calcium

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amikacin

Sicef Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis

Frequently asked Questions about Sicef

Is this Sicef habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Sicef has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Sicef is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Sicef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Sicef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sicef

It is safe to take Sicef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sicef

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Sicef

Question about 6 years ago

How does Sicef work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Sicef works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Sicef without consulting a doctor?

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

Sicef is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I buy Sicef over-the-counter?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, you can not buy Sicef over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Sicef for cough?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Yes, Sicef can be taken for cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. However, if cough gets severe and does not subside after taking this drug. Do consult a doctor for the right treatment.

Question over 5 years ago

Is Sicef used in the treatment of typhoid fever?

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

Yes Sicef is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.