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 250 mg Injection 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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Is the use of Cefogen 250 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefogen safely.
Is the use of Cefogen 250 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Cefogen is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefogen 250 mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Cefogen rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefogen 250 mg Injection on the Liver?
Cefogen does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cefogen 250 mg Injection on the Heart?
Cefogen is not harmful for the heart.
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 -
Is this Cefogen 250 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cefogen 250 mg Injection.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefogen 250 mg Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefogen 250 mg Injection for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefogen 250 mg Injection
It is safe to take Cefogen 250 mg Injection with food.
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.
No, Cefogen does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Cefogen.
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.
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.
Yes, Cefogen can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
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.
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