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Colescef is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Colescef has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Colescef. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Colescef have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Colescef normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Colescef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Colescef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Colescef are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Colescef 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 Colescef is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Colescef 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Colescef is used -
Is the use of Colescef safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Colescef without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Colescef safe during breastfeeding?
Colescef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Colescef on the Kidneys?
Colescef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Colescef on the Liver?
Using Colescef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Colescef on the Heart?
Colescef is completely safe for the heart.
Colescef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Colescef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Colescef habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Colescef 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 Colescef as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Colescef is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Colescef for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Colescef
Taking Colescef with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Colescef
Information about the interaction of Colescef and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Colescef 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.
Yes, Colescef has been reported to cause diarrhea and it is the most common side effect of this medicine. Drink plenty of fluids and do not eat spicy food while you are taking this medicine to minimize diarrhea. If you are experiencing severe diarrhea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
No, Colescef does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Colescef. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Colescef can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.
Yes, Colescef 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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