Ancef SB 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Ancef Sb Benefits & Uses

Ancef Sb is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Ancef Sb 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: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ceftriaxone (1 g)/ Sulbactam ( 0.5 g)
Adult	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ceftriaxone (1 g)/ Sulbactam ( 0.5 g)
Geriatric	Disease: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 4 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Ceftriaxone (1 g)/ Sulbactam ( 0.5 g)

Ancef Sb Related Warnings

Is the use of Ancef Sb safe for pregnant women?

Ancef Sb is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Ancef Sb safe during breastfeeding?

Ancef Sb may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Ancef Sb on the Kidneys?

Information about safety of Ancef Sb for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

Unknown
What is the effect of Ancef Sb on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Ancef Sb. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Ancef Sb only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Ancef Sb on the Heart?

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

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Ancef Sb with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Amikacin

Cyclosporine

Ancef Sb Contraindications

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

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Ancef Sb

Is this Ancef Sb habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Ancef Sb.

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

After taking Ancef Sb you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Ancef Sb 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 Ancef Sb for mental disorders.

No

Ancef Sb Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Ancef Sb

Taking Ancef Sb with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Ancef Sb

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ancef Sb and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Ancef Sb

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Ancef Sb?

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

Do not self-administer Ancef Sb. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Ancef Sb?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Ancef Sb is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Ancef Sb cause diarrhea?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Ancef Sb can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I buy Ancef Sb over-the-counter?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

No, you can not buy Ancef Sb over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Ancef Sb work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Ancef Sb works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.