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Oncef is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Oncef have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Oncef. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Oncef can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Oncef are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Oncef's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. Further, the section on Oncef related warnings talks about Oncef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Oncef contraindications section.
Besides this, Oncef may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Oncef is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Oncef 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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Is the use of Oncef safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Oncef safely.
Is the use of Oncef safe during breastfeeding?
Oncef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Oncef on the Kidneys?
Oncef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Oncef on the Liver?
Oncef is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Oncef on the Heart?
You can take Oncef without any fear of damage to the heart.
Oncef 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 Oncef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Oncef habit forming or addictive?
Oncef 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 Oncef as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Oncef is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Oncef for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Oncef
Taking Oncef with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Oncef
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Oncef with alcohol will be.
Yes, Oncef 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.
Oncef can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Yes Oncef 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.
Oncef 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.
Yes, Oncef 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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