Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes, Bicef is an antibiotic. It contains cefadroxil which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as first-generation cephalosporins. It is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Bicef does not contain penicillin or sulfa. It contains cefadroxil which belongs to the class of drug 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.

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Bicef can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli. 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.

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Yes Bicef covers Escherichia coli. Bicef is effectively used in the treatment of infections that are caused by this bacteria.

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Bicef might cause a yeast infection because it antibiotic kills both bad bacteria and good bacteria as well. Good bacteria prevent the growth of yeast (fungi) in our body. The absence of these good bacteria that keeps them in check provides a favorable environment for the growth of yeast which results in yeast infection.