Sicef 1000 Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Sicef Information

Sicef is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Sicef has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Sicef is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Sicef have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Sicef 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 Sicef is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Sicef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Sicef related warnings section.

Sicef is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice, Drug Allergy are examples of such conditions. Some other conditions that can be affected by Sicef are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Sicef with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Sicef is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Sicef Benefits & Uses
Sicef Dosage & How to Take
Sicef Side Effects
Sicef Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Sicef with Other Drugs
Sicef Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Sicef
Sicef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Sicef Benefits & Uses

Sicef 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

Sicef 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

Sicef Related Warnings

Is the use of Sicef safe for pregnant women?

Sicef is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Sicef safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Sicef on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Sicef on the Kidneys?

Sicef rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sicef on the Liver?

Side effects of Sicef rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Sicef on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Sicef with Other Drugs

Sicef 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

Sicef Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sicef 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 Sicef

Is this Sicef habit forming or addictive?

Sicef is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Sicef only as per medical advice.

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

No, Sicef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Sicef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sicef

Taking Sicef with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sicef

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Sicef

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Sicef?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Sicef can be safely taken as prescribed by your doctor. Do not discontinue the medicine suddenly or take it longer than prescribed duration.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I use Sicef to treat pneumonia?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, you can use Sicef 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.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Sicef 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

Sicef 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 over 4 years ago

Does Sicef cause diarrhea?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Sicef 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Sicef cause liver toxicity?

Dr. Piyush Malav MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Sicef 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.