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Cefbet Information

Cefbet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection, Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefbet have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefbet. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefbet as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefbet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefbet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Cefbet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefbet related warnings section.

The section on Cefbet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Besides this, Cefbet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Cefbet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.



Cefbet Benefits & Uses

Cefbet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefbet 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: Septic Arthritis (SA)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1.5 g
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Septic Arthritis (SA)
  • Before or After Meal: As advised by a physician
  • Single Maximum Dose: 50 mg/kg
  • Dosage Route: Parenteral
  • Frequency: 8 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefbet Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Cefbet safe for pregnant women?


    Cefbet is safe to take during pregnancy.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Cefbet safe during breastfeeding?


    Cefbet is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Cefbet on the Kidneys?


    Cefbet may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Cefbet on the Liver?


    Using Cefbet does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Cefbet on the Heart?


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

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Cefbet with Other Drugs

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



Cefbet Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Cefbet

  • Is this Cefbet habit forming or addictive?


    No, you will not get addicted to Cefbet.

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


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

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Yes, but consume Cefbet only on doctor's advice.

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


    There is no benefit of taking Cefbet for mental disorders.

    No

Cefbet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Cefbet


    Taking Cefbet with food is safe.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Cefbet


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

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Cefbet

Question over 3 years ago

Can I take Cefbet with paracetamol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefbet can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cefbet along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses. 

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Cefbet without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Cefbet is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Cefbet a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Cefbet is not a sulfa drug. 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.

Question about 4 years ago

Does Cefbet treat strep throat?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefbet can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefbet cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Cefbet does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Cefbet. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance. 



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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; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)

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

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312



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