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

Stercef 500 Injection Information

Stercef 500 Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Stercef 500 Injection have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Stercef 500 Injection. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Stercef 500 Injection have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Stercef 500 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

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

Stercef 500 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Stercef 500 Injection in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. The section on Stercef 500 Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Stercef 500 Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

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

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

Stercef 500 Injection Benefits & Uses

Stercef 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

Stercef 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

Stercef 500 Injection Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Stercef 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

Stercef 500 Injection Related Warnings

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

Stercef is safe for pregnant women.

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

Side effects of Stercef for breastfeeding are little to none, so you can take it without doctor's advice.

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

Stercef rarely harms the kidneys.

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

Very few cases of side effects of Stercef on the liver have been reported.

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

There are no any side effects of Stercef for the heart.

Safe

Stercef 500 Injection Contraindications

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

Is this Stercef 500 Injection habit forming or addictive?

Stercef 500 Injection is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Stercef 500 Injection, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Stercef 500 Injection can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Stercef 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?

There is no benefit of taking Stercef 500 Injection for mental disorders.

No

Stercef 500 Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Stercef 500 Injection

It is safe to take Stercef 500 Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Stercef 500 Injection

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Stercef 500 Injection

Question over 5 years ago

Does Stercef cause neurotoxicity?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Stercef with doxycycline?

Dr. , General Physician

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Stercef cause diarrhea?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I buy Stercef 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 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Stercef help in preventing cold?

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

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.