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Forcef 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Forcef 500 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Forcef 500 Tablet is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
While these are the most often observed Forcef 500 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Forcef 500 Tablet normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Forcef 500 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Forcef 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Forcef 500 Tablet related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Forcef 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Forcef 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Forcef 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Forcef 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
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(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Forcef 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Forcef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Forcef 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Forcef is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Forcef 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Forcef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Forcef 500 Tablet on the Liver?
Forcef is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Forcef 500 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Forcef for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Forcef 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Forcef 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Forcef 500 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Forcef 500 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Forcef 500 Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Forcef 500 Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Forcef 500 Tablet
Taking Forcef 500 Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Forcef 500 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Forcef 500 Tablet with alcohol will be.
No, Forcef 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.
No, Forcef does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Forcef. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Forcef can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.
Yes, Forcef can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
Discontinuing Forcef on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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