Gencef 500 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Gencef Information

Gencef is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Meningitis. Other than this, Gencef has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Gencef. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Gencef can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Gencef are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Gencef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Gencef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Gencef related warnings section.

Gencef is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Gencef are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Gencef may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

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

Gencef Benefits & Uses

Gencef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Gencef 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: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections 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
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 25 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Gencef Side Effects

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

Severe

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Moderate

Colitis
Vaginal inflammation

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Injection Site Allergic Reaction
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Headache

Gencef Related Warnings

Is the use of Gencef safe for pregnant women?

Gencef is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Gencef safe during breastfeeding?

Gencef does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Gencef on the Kidneys?

Gencef rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Gencef on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Gencef on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Gencef for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Gencef with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Gencef Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Gastritis
Sexually transmitted diseases
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Gencef

Is this Gencef habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Gencef has not been reported.

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

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Gencef can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Gencef should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Gencef for mental disorders.

No

Gencef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Gencef

You can take Gencef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Gencef

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Gencef

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Gencef with paracetamol?

Dr. Ramraj MBBS , Other

Yes, Gencef can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.

Question about 5 years ago

Can Gencef treat meningitis?

Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology

Yes, Gencef is used to treat meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides. 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Gencef cause diarrhoea?

Dr. Kumawat Vijay Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes Gencef can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. This condition arises due to an imbalance in the gut flora. Generally, most of the antibiotics kill colonies of "good" as well as "bad bacteria" resulting in the imbalance of microbes causing diarrhea. You are recommended to avoid heavy and spicy meals along with the intake of this medicine. Also, keep yourself hydrated and take ample rest in case of mild diarrhea. If you have severe diarrhea consult with your doctor instantly he/she will prescribe you medicines to stop stool output. After you have completely recovered from diarrhea you can choose to have a "probiotic" to ensure the re-growth of good bacteria in your gut.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Gencef cover mrsa infections?

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

No, Gencef does not covers mrsa (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Gencef.

Question almost 6 years ago

Does Gencef contain penicillin?

Dr. Vinod Verma MBBS , Diabetology

Gencef 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.