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

Jacef Information

Jacef, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Jacef also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The right dosage of Jacef depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Jacef as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Jacef are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Jacef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Mild for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Jacef related warnings talks about Jacef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Jacef is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Jacef have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Jacef may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Jacef is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Jacef Benefits & Uses

Jacef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Jacef 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: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Meningitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Jacef Related Warnings

Is the use of Jacef safe for pregnant women?

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

Safe
Is the use of Jacef safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Jacef as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Jacef on the Kidneys?

Jacef rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Jacef on the Liver?

Jacef has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Jacef on the Heart?

You can take Jacef without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Jacef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate

Leucovorin Calcium

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amikacin

Jacef Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis

Frequently asked Questions about Jacef

Is this Jacef habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Jacef is addictive.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Jacef is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Jacef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Jacef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Jacef

Taking Jacef with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Jacef

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Jacef.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Jacef

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Jacef used in the treatment of typhoid fever?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes Jacef is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Jacef with doxycycline?

Dr. , General Physician

Jacef and doxycycline 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 take Jacef without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

Jacef is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Jacef cause liver toxicity?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Jacef can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.

Question about 5 years ago

Is Jacef safe to use?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Jacef is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects have been observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.