Ucef 1 Gm Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ucef Benefits & Uses

Ucef 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

Ucef 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

Ucef Side Effects

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

Ucef Related Warnings

Is the use of Ucef safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Ucef in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Ucef safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Ucef on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Ucef on the Kidneys?

Ucef rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Ucef on the Liver?

Ucef may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Ucef on the Heart?

You can take Ucef without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Ucef with Other Drugs

Ucef 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

Ucef Contraindications

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

Is this Ucef habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Ucef is addictive.

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

After taking Ucef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Ucef is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Ucef is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Ucef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ucef

Taking Ucef with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ucef

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ucef

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Ucef with doxycycline?

Dr. , General Physician

Ucef 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

Can I use Ucef to treat pneumonia?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can use Ucef to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Ucef cause hemolytic anemia?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Occasionally Ucef can cause a drug to induce hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Ucef?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Do not self-administer Ucef. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the 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.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Ucef cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally Ucef can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.