Cefogen 250 mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefogen 250 mg Injection Information

Cefogen 250 mg Injection is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Other than this, Cefogen 250 mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Cefogen 250 mg Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefogen 250 mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefogen 250 mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefogen 250 mg Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Cefogen 250 mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cefogen 250 mg Injection contraindications section.

Besides this, Cefogen 250 mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Cefogen 250 mg Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Cefogen Benefits & Uses
Cefogen Dosage & How to Take
Cefogen Side Effects
Cefogen Related Warnings
Cefogen Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cefogen
Cefogen Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cefogen 250 mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Cefogen 250 mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefogen 250 mg Injection 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: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA) Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 8 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefogen 250 mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefogen 250 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Cefogen safely.

Safe
Is the use of Cefogen 250 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Cefogen is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefogen 250 mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Cefogen rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefogen 250 mg Injection on the Liver?

Cefogen does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefogen 250 mg Injection on the Heart?

Cefogen is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Cefogen 250 mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefogen 250 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cefogen 250 mg Injection

Is this Cefogen 250 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Cefogen 250 mg Injection.

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

After taking Cefogen 250 mg Injection you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Cefogen 250 mg Injection 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?

There is no benefit of taking Cefogen 250 mg Injection for mental disorders.

No

Cefogen 250 mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefogen 250 mg Injection

It is safe to take Cefogen 250 mg Injection with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefogen 250 mg Injection

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefogen 250 mg Injection.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefogen 250 mg Injection

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefogen cover MRSA infections?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Cefogen does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Cefogen.

Question about 4 years ago

Does Cefogen help in sinus infection?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefogen can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Cefogen cause diarrhoea?

Yes, Cefogen has been reported to cause diarrhea and it is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids and do not eat spicy food while you are taking this medicine to minimize diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.

Question almost 4 years ago

Can Cefogen treat typhoid?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefogen can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefogen cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefogen covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Cefogen.