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Rycef S is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Meningitis, Bacterial Infections, Skin Infections. Rycef S 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 Rycef S. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Rycef S have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Rycef S go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Rycef S is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Rycef S's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Rycef S can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Rycef S in conditions like Kidney Disease, Kidney Disease, Jaundice. The section on Rycef S contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Rycef S with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Rycef S is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Rycef S 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
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Is the use of Rycef S safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Rycef S without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Rycef S safe during breastfeeding?
Rycef S is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Rycef S on the Kidneys?
Rycef S rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Rycef S on the Liver?
Rycef S is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Rycef S on the Heart?
You can take Rycef S without any fear of damage to the heart.
Rycef S should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Rycef S unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Rycef S habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Rycef S is addictive.
Interaction between Food and Rycef S
When consumed with certain foods, Rycef S may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Rycef S
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Rycef S.
Yes, Rycef S covers anaerobes. It is effective against some of the anaerobic bacteria such as Bacteroides spp, Clostridium spp, Fusobacterium spp, Peptococcus spp, and Peptostreptococcus spp.
Yes, Rycef S covers enterococcus. It is effective against enterococcus responsible for causing urinary tract infections, skin infections, gynecological infections.
Rycef S is a brand name of cefotaxime and it comes in different forms such as tablet and injections. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of septicemia, urinary tract infections, and gonorrhoea.
Yes Rycef S can cause diarrhea. It is a common side effect of this drug. This condition arises due to an imbalance in the gut flora. Generally, most of the antibiotics kill colonies of "good" as well as "bad bacteria" resulting in the imbalance of microbes causing diarrhea. You are recommended to avoid heavy and spicy meals along with the intake of this medicine. Also, keep yourself hydrated and take ample rest in case of mild diarrhea. If you have severe diarrhea consult with your doctor instantly he/she will prescribe you medicines to stop stool output. After you have completely recovered from diarrhea you can choose to have a "probiotic" to ensure the re-growth of good bacteria in your gut.
No, [Medicine} does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Rycef S is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
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