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Onecef Benefits & Uses

Onecef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Onecef 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	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Meningitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Neonates (0 to 1 month)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 g Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Skin Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 100 mg/kg Dosage Route: Parenteral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Onecef Related Warnings

Is the use of Onecef safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Onecef in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Onecef safe during breastfeeding?

Onecef has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.

Mild
What is the effect of Onecef on the Kidneys?

Onecef rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Onecef on the Liver?

Side effects of Onecef rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Onecef on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Onecef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate

Leucovorin Calcium

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amikacin

Onecef Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis

Frequently asked Questions about Onecef

Is this Onecef habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Onecef has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Onecef. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Onecef is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Onecef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Onecef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Onecef

Taking Onecef with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Onecef

Information about the interaction of Onecef and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Onecef

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Onecef with doxycycline?

Dr. , General Physician

Onecef and doxycycline can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Onecef cause neurotoxicity?

Dr. MBBS , General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease

Rarely Onecef can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Onecef help in preventing cold?

Dr. Kuldeep Meena MBBS, MD , Cardiology, Neurology, Pediatrics, Dermatology, Pulmonology, Nephrology, General Physician, Other, Infectious Disease, Emergency Medicine, Allergy and Immunology, Internal Medicine, Multispeciality

Onecef does not help in preventing cold, because a common cold is a viral infection. However, the drug can help in bringing relief from symptoms of cold, if it is associated with a bacterial infection. To treat cold take ample rest, maintain proper hygiene, gargle with saline water and seek medical advice if common cold symptoms persist for more than 7-8 days.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Onecef cause liver toxicity?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Onecef can cause liver toxicity if taken in higher doses for a long time. You are advised to get regular liver function tests done to keep a check on proper liver functioning while taking this drug.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Onecef to treat pneumonia?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can use Onecef to treat pneumonia. It effectively relieves pneumonia, especially in children. Treatment can vary from patient to patient, so you must consult your doctor before consuming this medicine for pneumonia.