Widcef 500 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Widcef 500 Mg Tablet Information

Widcef 500 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Widcef 500 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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 Widcef 500 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Widcef 500 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Widcef 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other contraindications of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Widcef 500 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Widcef 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Widcef 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Widcef 500 Mg Tablet 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(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Widcef 500 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Widcef 500 Mg Tablet is used -

Widcef 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Widcef without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Widcef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Widcef rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Widcef does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Widcef is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Widcef 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Widcef 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Widcef 500 Mg Tablet

Is this Widcef 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet has not been reported.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Widcef 500 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Widcef 500 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Widcef 500 Mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Widcef 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Widcef 500 Mg Tablet

Taking Widcef 500 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Widcef 500 Mg Tablet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Widcef 500 Mg Tablet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Widcef 500 Mg Tablet

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Widcef with aspirin?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Widcef can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Widcef along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 6 years ago

How does Widcef work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Widcef contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Widcef is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Widcef affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Widcef can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Widcef cover MRSA infections?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Widcef does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Widcef.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Widcef cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Widcef does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Widcef. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.