Edicef Sb Information
Edicef Sb is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Edicef Sb also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Edicef Sb. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Edicef Sb have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Edicef Sb normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Edicef Sb's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Warnings related to Edicef Sb's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Edicef Sb can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Edicef Sb in conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Edicef Sb contraindications section.
Besides this, Edicef Sb may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Edicef Sb is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Edicef Sb Benefits & Uses
Edicef Sb is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
- Bacterial Infections
- Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
- Gonorrhea
- Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
- Blood Infection
- Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
- Cellulitis
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Peritonitis
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Edicef Sb 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
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Edicef Sb Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Edicef Sb is used -
Severe
- Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)
Moderate
- Colitis
- Vaginal inflammation
Mild
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Injection Site Allergic Reaction
- Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
- Headache
Edicef Sb Related Warnings
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Is the use of Edicef Sb safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Edicef SB in pregnant women.
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Is the use of Edicef Sb safe during breastfeeding?
Edicef SB is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
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What is the effect of Edicef Sb on the Kidneys?
Edicef SB may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
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What is the effect of Edicef Sb on the Liver?
Using Edicef SB does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
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What is the effect of Edicef Sb on the Heart?
Edicef SB is not harmful for the heart.
Severe Interaction of Edicef Sb with Other Drugs
Edicef Sb should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Edicef Sb Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Edicef Sb unless your doctor advises you to do so -
- Kidney Disease
- Gastritis
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Liver Disease
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Asthma
- Kidney Disease
- Mononucleosis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Jaundice
- Sexually transmitted diseases
- Liver Disease
Frequently asked Questions about Edicef Sb
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Is this Edicef Sb habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Edicef Sb has not been reported.
Edicef Sb Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Edicef Sb
Some foods when eaten with Edicef Sb can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
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Interaction between Alcohol and Edicef Sb
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Edicef Sb.
Frequently asked Questions about Edicef Sb
Question about 7 years ago
How long can I safely take Edicef SB?
Take Edicef SB as long as your doctor has prescribed you to take it depending upon the severity of the infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.
Question over 6 years ago
Can I take Edicef SB with ibuprofen?
Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician
Yes, Edicef SB can be taken with ibuprofen. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Question over 6 years ago
Can Edicef SB treat meningitis?
Dr. Ajay Kumar. MBBS, MD , Psychiatry, General Physician, Infectious Disease, Sexology, Internal Medicine, Venereology, Diabetology
Yes, Edicef SB is used to treat meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitides. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
Question almost 7 years ago
Does Edicef SB cover anaerobes?
Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Yes, Edicef SB covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides spp, Clostridium spp, Fusobacterium spp, Peptococcus spp, and Peptostreptococcus spp.
Question almost 7 years ago
Does Edicef SB cover enterococcus?
Dr. Saurabh Dhamdhere MBBS , Orthopedics
Yes, Edicef SB covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.
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