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Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) Information

Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) 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.

It is also important to note that Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Novacef Benefits & Uses
Novacef Dosage & How to Take
Novacef Side Effects
Novacef Related Warnings
Novacef Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Novacef
Novacef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) Benefits & Uses

Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) 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(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) Related Warnings

Is the use of Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) safe for pregnant women?

Novacef is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) safe during breastfeeding?

Novacef is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Novacef on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) on the Liver?

Using Novacef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Novacef for the heart.

Safe

Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4)

Is this Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) habit forming or addictive?

Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4), you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4)

Taking Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4)

Information about the interaction of Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4) and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Novacef 500 Mg Tablet (4)

Question over 4 years ago

Does Novacef affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Novacef might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).

Question about 5 years ago

Does Novacef cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Novacef does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Novacef. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Novacef?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Novacef may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Novacef contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Novacef does not penicillin. 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Novacef cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Novacef covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Novacef.