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Widcef 500 Mg Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Other than this, Widcef 500 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Widcef 500 Mg Tablet related warnings talks about Widcef 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Widcef 500 Mg Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Widcef 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -
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 |
Adult(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Widcef without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Widcef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Widcef rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Widcef does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Widcef is completely safe for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Widcef 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Widcef 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Widcef 500 Mg Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Widcef 500 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Widcef 500 Mg Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Widcef 500 Mg Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Widcef 500 Mg Tablet
Taking Widcef 500 Mg Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Widcef 500 Mg Tablet
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Widcef 500 Mg Tablet.
Yes, Widcef can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).
No, Widcef 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 Widcef is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.
Yes, Widcef can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Widcef along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.
Yes, Widcef can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
No, Widcef does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.
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