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Stercef is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of Stercef have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Stercef. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Stercef as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Stercef 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Stercef is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Stercef related warnings talks about Stercef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Stercef is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Stercef are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Stercef may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Stercef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Stercef 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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Stercef is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Stercef safe for pregnant women?
Stercef is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Stercef safe during breastfeeding?
Side effects of Stercef for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Stercef on the Kidneys?
Stercef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Stercef on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Stercef on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Stercef on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Stercef for the heart.
Stercef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Stercef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Stercef habit forming or addictive?
Stercef is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Stercef, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Stercef can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Stercef is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Stercef for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Stercef
It is safe to take Stercef with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Stercef
Information about the interaction of Stercef and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Rarely Stercef can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.
Stercef and doxycycline 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, Stercef can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
No, you can not buy Stercef 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.
Stercef does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience