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Telcef Benefits & Uses

Telcef 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

Telcef 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

Telcef Side Effects

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

Telcef Related Warnings

Is the use of Telcef safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Telcef in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Telcef safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Telcef on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Telcef on the Kidneys?

Telcef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Telcef on the Liver?

Side effects of Telcef rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Telcef on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Telcef with Other Drugs

Telcef 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

Telcef Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Telcef 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 Telcef

Is this Telcef habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Telcef has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Telcef 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?

No, Telcef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Telcef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Telcef

Taking Telcef with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Telcef

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Telcef with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Telcef

Question over 5 years ago

Does Telcef 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

Telcef 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Telcef without consulting a doctor?

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

Telcef 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 about 6 years ago

What is Telcef?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Telcef is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Telcef cause diarrhea?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Telcef 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 about 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Telcef on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Discontinuing Telcef in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.