Atocef: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Atocef Information

Atocef is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Atocef also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Atocef 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 Atocef side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Atocef 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Atocef is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Atocef has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Atocef related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Atocef have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Atocef may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Atocef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Atocef Benefits & Uses

Atocef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Atocef 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: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Atocef Related Warnings

Is the use of Atocef safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Atocef without worrying about any side effects.

Safe
Is the use of Atocef safe during breastfeeding?

Atocef does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Atocef on the Kidneys?

Atocef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Atocef on the Liver?

Atocef is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Atocef on the Heart?

Using Atocef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Atocef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Atocef Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Atocef

Is this Atocef habit forming or addictive?

Atocef does not cause addiction.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Atocef as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Atocef only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Atocef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Atocef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Atocef

You can take Atocef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Atocef

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Atocef with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Atocef

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Atocef?

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

Atocef can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Atocef?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Atocef is a brand name for cefixime. 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 almost 5 years ago

Can I take Atocef with augmentin?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Atocef can be taken with augmentin, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Atocef with doxycyclin?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Atocef and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Atocef on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Discontinuing Atocef in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of 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.