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Odcef Benefits & Uses

Odcef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Odcef 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Odcef Related Warnings

Is the use of Odcef safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Odcef safely.

Safe
Is the use of Odcef safe during breastfeeding?

Odcef is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Odcef on the Kidneys?

Odcef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Odcef on the Liver?

Odcef does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Odcef on the Heart?

You can take Odcef without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Odcef with Other Drugs

Odcef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Odcef Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Odcef unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Odcef

Is this Odcef habit forming or addictive?

Odcef is not addictive in nature.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Odcef as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Odcef should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Odcef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Odcef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Odcef

It is safe to take Odcef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Odcef

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Odcef and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Odcef

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Odcef with azithromycin?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Avoid taking Odcef with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Odcef with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Odcef can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Odcef with amoxicillin?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Odcef and amoxicillin can be taken together, 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Odcef cause diarrhea?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Odcef can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Odcef for cough?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Odcef can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.