GUNCEF 500MG TABLET Benefits & Uses

GUNCEF 500MG TABLET is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

GUNCEF 500MG TABLET 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: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: must be given concurrently with LHRH analog
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: must be given concurrently with LHRH analog

GUNCEF 500MG TABLET Related Warnings

Is the use of GUNCEF 500MG TABLET safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Guncef for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.

Unknown
Is the use of GUNCEF 500MG TABLET safe during breastfeeding?

In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Guncef in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Guncef is unavailable.

Unknown
What is the effect of GUNCEF 500MG TABLET on the Kidneys?

Guncef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of GUNCEF 500MG TABLET on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Guncef. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of GUNCEF 500MG TABLET on the Heart?

Guncef may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of GUNCEF 500MG TABLET with Other Drugs

GUNCEF 500MG TABLET should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Leflunomide

Cisapride

Pimozide

Terfenadine

Moderate

Warfarin

GUNCEF 500MG TABLET Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take GUNCEF 500MG TABLET unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about GUNCEF 500MG TABLET

Is this GUNCEF 500MG TABLET habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to GUNCEF 500MG TABLET.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking GUNCEF 500MG TABLET since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take GUNCEF 500MG TABLET only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking GUNCEF 500MG TABLET for mental disorders.

No

GUNCEF 500MG TABLET Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and GUNCEF 500MG TABLET

There is no information on the effects of taking GUNCEF 500MG TABLET with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and GUNCEF 500MG TABLET

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking GUNCEF 500MG TABLET.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience

References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 227-228

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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Calutex (bicalutamide)

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