D Cef

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  • Contains / Salt: Ceftriaxone (1 gm)
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D Cef Information

D Cef is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis. The alternative uses of D Cef have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of D Cef depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, D Cef can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of D Cef go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

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

D Cef can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid D Cef in conditions like Jaundice, Drug Allergy. Some other conditions that can be affected by D Cef are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, D Cef may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

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



D Cef Benefits & Uses

D Cef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

D Cef 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

D Cef Related Warnings

  • Is the use of D Cef safe for pregnant women?


    D Cef is safe to take during pregnancy.

    Safe
  • Is the use of D Cef safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of D Cef on breastfeeding women are very mild.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of D Cef on the Kidneys?


    D Cef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of D Cef on the Liver?


    D Cef is rarely harmful for the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of D Cef on the Heart?


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

    Safe


Severe Interaction of D Cef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate



D Cef Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about D Cef

  • Is this D Cef habit forming or addictive?


    D Cef is not addictive in nature.

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


    You may feel sleepy or tired after taking D Cef. So it is best to avoid driving.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume D Cef only on doctor's advice.

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


    D Cef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

    No

D Cef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and D Cef


    Taking D Cef with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and D Cef


    Information about the interaction of D Cef and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about D Cef

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take D Cef with azithromycin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Avoid taking D Cef 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 over 5 years ago

How does D Cef work?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

D Cef works by inhibiting the growth of the bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take D Cef without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS , Pulmonology

D Cef 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 about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take D Cef?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

D Cef can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is D Cef used in the treatment of typhoid fever?

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

Yes D Cef 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.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311

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