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Forcef 250 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Forcef 250 Tablet have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Forcef 250 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Forcef 250 Tablet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Forcef 250 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Forcef 250 Tablet's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Forcef 250 Tablet related warnings talks about Forcef 250 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Forcef 250 Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Forcef 250 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Forcef 250 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Forcef 250 Tablet 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(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Forcef 250 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Forcef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Forcef 250 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Forcef is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Forcef 250 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Forcef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Forcef 250 Tablet on the Liver?
Forcef is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Forcef 250 Tablet on the Heart?
Using Forcef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Forcef 250 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Forcef 250 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forcef 250 Tablet does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Forcef 250 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Forcef 250 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Forcef 250 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Forcef 250 Tablet
Taking Forcef 250 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Forcef 250 Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Forcef 250 Tablet.
No, Forcef is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
No, Forcef does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Forcef. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Forcef can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.
Yes, Forcef can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
Discontinuing Forcef on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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