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

Wilcef Benefits & Uses

Wilcef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Wilcef 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

Wilcef Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Wilcef is used -

Wilcef Related Warnings

Is the use of Wilcef safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Wilcef in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Wilcef safe during breastfeeding?

Wilcef does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Wilcef on the Kidneys?

Wilcef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Wilcef on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Wilcef on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Wilcef on the Heart?

Wilcef is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Wilcef with Other Drugs

Wilcef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Wilcef Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Wilcef

Is this Wilcef habit forming or addictive?

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

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Wilcef 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, the use of Wilcef in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Wilcef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Wilcef

It is safe to take Wilcef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Wilcef

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Wilcef

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Wilcef contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Wilcef does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Wilcef treat typhoid?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Wilcef can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Wilcef cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Wilcef covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Wilcef.

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Wilcef?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Wilcef may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Wilcef cause nausea and vomiting?

Dr. Ramraj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Wilcef can cause nausea and vomiting, but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. For relief from nausea and vomiting try to take lime water, avoid eating spicy food even if it persists or becomes severe then discuss with your doctor.