Supercef 500 Mg Injection

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Supercef 500 Mg Injection Information

Supercef 500 Mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Urinary Tract Infection, Gonorrhea, Meningitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Supercef 500 Mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Supercef 500 Mg Injection is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Supercef 500 Mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Supercef 500 Mg Injection are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Supercef 500 Mg Injection is Safe for pregnant women and Mild for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Supercef 500 Mg Injection related warnings talks about Supercef 500 Mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Supercef 500 Mg Injection 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 Supercef 500 Mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Besides this, Supercef 500 Mg Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Supercef 500 Mg Injection is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Supercef 500 Mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Supercef 500 Mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Supercef 500 Mg Injection 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

Supercef 500 Mg Injection Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Supercef 500 Mg Injection safe for pregnant women?


    Supercef is safe for pregnant women.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Supercef 500 Mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?


    Side effects of Supercef on breastfeeding women are very mild.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Supercef 500 Mg Injection on the Kidneys?


    Supercef rarely affects the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Supercef 500 Mg Injection on the Liver?


    Supercef may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Supercef 500 Mg Injection on the Heart?


    Supercef is not harmful for the heart.

    Safe


Supercef 500 Mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Supercef 500 Mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Supercef 500 Mg Injection

  • Is this Supercef 500 Mg Injection habit forming or addictive?


    No, there is no any evidence that Supercef 500 Mg Injection is addictive.

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


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Supercef 500 Mg Injection as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, Supercef 500 Mg Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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


    No, Supercef 500 Mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Supercef 500 Mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Supercef 500 Mg Injection


    Taking Supercef 500 Mg Injection with food does not harm your health.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Supercef 500 Mg Injection


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Supercef 500 Mg Injection.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Supercef 500 Mg Injection

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Supercef?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Do not self-administer Supercef. It comes in the form of injection and preferably taken 1 - 2 times in a day (Intravenously or Intramuscularly). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor. Discontinuing the a in between may promote resistant bacteria which result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately. 

Question over 4 years ago

Can I buy Supercef over-the-counter?

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

No, you can not buy Supercef over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Supercef on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Uday Nath Sahoo MBBS , Internal Medicine

Discontinuing Supercef in between may promote resistance to bacteria which may result in a relapse of the infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Supercef?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Supercef is a brand name for ceftriaxone. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Supercef with azithromycin?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Avoid taking Supercef with azithromycin, because it can cause heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any discomfort after consuming these two medicines at the same time then do not hesitate to inform your doctor. 



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience



References

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftriaxone

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727-728

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311

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