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Topcef Oral Drop is a prescription drug, available for use as Drops. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Topcef Oral Drop have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Topcef Oral Drop depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Topcef Oral Drop side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Topcef Oral Drop 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.
It is also important to note that Topcef Oral Drop has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Topcef Oral Drop's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Topcef Oral Drop related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Topcef Oral Drop have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Topcef Oral Drop may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Topcef Oral Drop is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Topcef Oral Drop 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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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Topcef Oral Drop safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Topcef safely.
Is the use of Topcef Oral Drop safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Topcef.
What is the effect of Topcef Oral Drop on the Kidneys?
Topcef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Topcef Oral Drop on the Liver?
Topcef does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Topcef Oral Drop on the Heart?
You can take Topcef without any fear of damage to the heart.
Topcef Oral Drop 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 Topcef Oral Drop unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Topcef Oral Drop habit forming or addictive?
Topcef Oral Drop does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Topcef Oral Drop you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Topcef Oral Drop is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Topcef Oral Drop cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Topcef Oral Drop
Taking Topcef Oral Drop with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Topcef Oral Drop
Information about the interaction of Topcef Oral Drop and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Topcef can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.
Discontinuing Topcef in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Topcef can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Topcef can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Topcef can be taken with augmentin, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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