Sicef 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Sicef 500 Injection Information

Sicef 500 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Other than this, Sicef 500 Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Sicef 500 Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Sicef 500 Injection have been listed ahead. These side effects of Sicef 500 Injection 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.

In addition, Sicef 500 Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Sicef 500 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Sicef 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Sicef 500 Injection in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Other contraindications of Sicef 500 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Sicef 500 Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sicef 500 Injection is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Sicef 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Sicef 500 Injection 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 500 Injection 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 500 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sicef 500 Injection 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 500 Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Sicef 500 Injection safe for pregnant women?

Sicef is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Sicef 500 Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Sicef may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Sicef 500 Injection on the Kidneys?

Sicef rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sicef 500 Injection on the Liver?

Side effects of Sicef rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Sicef 500 Injection on the Heart?

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

Safe

Sicef 500 Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sicef 500 Injection 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 500 Injection

Is this Sicef 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Sicef 500 Injection 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 500 Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Sicef 500 Injection 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 500 Injection is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Sicef 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sicef 500 Injection

It is safe to take Sicef 500 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sicef 500 Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sicef 500 Injection.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Sicef 500 Injection

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.