Nericef is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Nericef 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 Nericef. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Nericef also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea, Stomach Upset. While these are the most often observed Nericef side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Nericef go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Nericef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Nericef has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Nericef related warnings section.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Allergy must refrain from the use of Nericef since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Nericef contraindications section.
Besides this, Nericef may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Nericef is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Nericef 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 |
| 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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Is the use of Nericef safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Nericef in pregnant women.
Is the use of Nericef safe during breastfeeding?
Nericef does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.
What is the effect of Nericef on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Nericef. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Nericef on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Nericef on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Nericef on the Heart?
Information about safety of Nericef for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Nericef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
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If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Nericef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Nericef habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Nericef.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Nericef will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Nericef only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Nericef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Nericef
It is safe to take Nericef with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Nericef
Consuming Nericef with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
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