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Cefogen is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefogen have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Cefogen is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Cefogen side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Cefogen normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Cefogen's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefogen's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Cefogen have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Cefogen have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefogen is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cefogen 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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefogen is used -
Is the use of Cefogen safe for pregnant women?
Cefogen is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefogen safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefogen.
What is the effect of Cefogen on the Kidneys?
Cefogen rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefogen on the Liver?
Cefogen is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefogen on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefogen for the heart.
Cefogen should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefogen unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefogen habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefogen is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cefogen, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cefogen can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cefogen only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cefogen in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cefogen
It is safe to take Cefogen with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefogen
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefogen with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312
