Salkef

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Salkef Information

Salkef is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Salkef also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Salkef. 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.

Some other side effects of Salkef have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Salkef 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 Salkef is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Salkef related warnings talks about Salkef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Salkef are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug interactions for Salkef have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

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



Salkef Benefits & Uses

Salkef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Salkef 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(Male)
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)
  • Disease: Gonorrhea
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 g
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: once only
  • Course Duration: 1 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult
  • Disease: Tonsillitis
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)
  • Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media)
  • Before or After Meal: After Meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 12 hourly
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor


Salkef Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Salkef is used -

Salkef Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Salkef safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Salkef safely.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Salkef safe during breastfeeding?


    Salkef is safe for breastfeeding women.

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


    Very few cases of side effects of Salkef on kidney have been reported.

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


    Salkef does not damage the liver.

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


    You can take Salkef without any fear of damage to the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Salkef with Other Drugs

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



Salkef Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Salkef

  • Is this Salkef habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Salkef has not been reported.

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


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Salkef as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


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

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


    No, the use of Salkef in mental disorders is not effective.

    No

Salkef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Salkef


    Taking Salkef with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Salkef


    Information about the interaction of Salkef and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Salkef

Question about 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Salkef?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

Take Salkef as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance.

Question about 4 years ago

Does Salkef treat gonorrhea?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Salkef 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).

Question about 5 years ago

How to take Salkef?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

The dosage of Salkef may vary from case to case as it depends on the type of infection and severity of an infection. You are recommended to take this drug as per your doctor's instructions. It should be taken with food because food promotes its absorption from the stomach. Precautions must be taken in patients with a history of penicillin allergy, colitis, and impaired kidney function.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Salkef cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Salkef covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Salkef.

Question almost 4 years ago

Can Salkef treat typhoid?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Salkef can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.



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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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