Purecef S Information

Purecef S is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Purecef S also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Purecef S depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The side effects typically associated with Purecef S include Diarrhoea, Stomach Upset. Some other side effects of Purecef S have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Purecef S normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Purecef S has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Purecef S has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Purecef S related warnings section.

Purecef S is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Allergy are examples of such conditions. Other contraindications of Purecef S have been discussed in the sections ahead.

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

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Purecef S is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

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

Purecef S Benefits & Uses

Purecef S is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Meningitis
Cellulitis
Peritonitis

Purecef S 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1500 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (1000mg) + Sulbactam (500mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 30 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Generally dose are given in 1:1 ratio
Adult	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (2000mg) + Sulbactam (1000mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used
Geriatric	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 3000 mg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefoperazone (2000mg) + Sulbactam (1000mg), generally 1:1 ratio doses are used

Purecef S Side Effects

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

Common

Diarrhoea
Stomach Upset

Purecef S Related Warnings

Is the use of Purecef S safe for pregnant women?

Purecef S is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Purecef S safe during breastfeeding?

Purecef S is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Purecef S on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Purecef S. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Purecef S on the Liver?

Side effects of Purecef S on the liver are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.

Unknown
What is the effect of Purecef S on the Heart?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Purecef S on the heart, information on safety of Purecef S for the heart is unavailable.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Purecef S with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Furosemide

Gentamicin

Warfarin

Unknown

Probenecid

Purecef S Contraindications

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

Allergy
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Purecef S

Is this Purecef S habit forming or addictive?

Purecef S is not addictive in nature.

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

Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Purecef S since it will not make you feel sleepy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Purecef S only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of Purecef S in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Purecef S Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Purecef S

It is safe to take Purecef S with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Purecef S

Taking Purecef S with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe