C Forte 1000 Mg/500 Mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

C Forte Information

C Forte is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Other than this, C Forte has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of C Forte. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

The most common side effects of C Forte are Diarrhoea, Rash, Allergic reaction. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, C Forte can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of C Forte are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of C Forte is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to C Forte's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

C Forte is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Allergy as it can result in adverse effects.

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

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

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

C Forte Benefits & Uses

C Forte is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

C Forte 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)

C Forte Related Warnings

Is the use of C Forte safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take C Forte safely.

Safe
Is the use of C Forte safe during breastfeeding?

C Forte has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of C Forte on the Kidneys?

There is no research available on the side effects of C Forte on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown
What is the effect of C Forte on the Liver?

You may experience side effects on your liver after taking C Forte. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of C Forte on the Heart?

No research work has been carried out till date on effects of C Forte on heart. So it is not known whether taking C Forte will cause side effects on heart or not.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of C Forte with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Amikacin

Cyclosporine

C Forte Contraindications

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

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about C Forte

Is this C Forte habit forming or addictive?

C Forte is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take C Forte only as per medical advice.

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

No, the use of C Forte in mental disorders is not effective.

No

C Forte Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and C Forte

It is safe to take C Forte with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and C Forte

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about C Forte

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take C Forte with azithromycin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Avoid taking C Forte with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take C Forte without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

C Forte 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

Can C Forte cause hemolytic anemia?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Occasionally C Forte can cause a drug to induce hemolytic anemia (abnormal Red blood cell breakdown). However, if your blood reports are showing abnormal hemolytic anemia after taking this drug please discuss with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

What is C Forte?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

C Forte 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 C Forte cause diarrhea?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, C Forte 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.