Cefurica 1.5 Gm Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefurica Information

Cefurica is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. Other than this, Cefurica has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Cefurica depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Cefurica have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Cefurica normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Cefurica has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefurica's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Cefurica have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Cefurica may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Cefurica is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

Cefurica Benefits & Uses
Cefurica Dosage & How to Take
Cefurica Side Effects
Cefurica Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cefurica with Other Drugs
Cefurica Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cefurica
Cefurica Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cefurica Benefits & Uses

Cefurica is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefurica 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: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefurica Side Effects

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

Cefurica Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefurica safe for pregnant women?

Cefurica is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Cefurica safe during breastfeeding?

Cefurica does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefurica on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Cefurica on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefurica on the Liver?

Cefurica does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefurica on the Heart?

Cefurica is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefurica with Other Drugs

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

Cefurica Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cefurica

Is this Cefurica habit forming or addictive?

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

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefurica as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cefurica 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, Cefurica cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cefurica Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefurica

It is safe to take Cefurica with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefurica

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefurica

Question about 6 years ago

How to take Cefurica?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Cefurica 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 about 5 years ago

Is Cefurica a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Cefurica is not a sulfa drug. 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

Does Cefurica treat gonorrhea?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefurica can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Cefurica contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Cefurica 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.