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Mycef, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Mycef also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Mycef depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Mycef as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Mycef 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Mycef is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Mycef related warnings talks about Mycef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Mycef have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Mycef with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Mycef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Mycef is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Mycef is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Mycef safe for pregnant women?
Mycef is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Mycef safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Mycef.
What is the effect of Mycef on the Kidneys?
Mycef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mycef on the Liver?
Mycef is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Mycef on the Heart?
Using Mycef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Mycef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Mycef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mycef habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Mycef has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Mycef as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Mycef is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Mycef in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Mycef
Taking Mycef with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mycef
Information about the interaction of Mycef and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Mycef can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
Yes Mycef is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.
Yes, Mycef can treat tooth infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
Yes, Mycef can be taken with augmentin, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
No, you can not buy Mycef over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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