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Happycef, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Happycef have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Happycef depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
While these are the most often observed Happycef side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Happycef go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Happycef has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Happycef related warnings talks about Happycef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Happycef are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Happycef may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Happycef, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Happycef 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 Happycef is used -
Is the use of Happycef safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Happycef safely.
Is the use of Happycef safe during breastfeeding?
Happycef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Happycef on the Kidneys?
Happycef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Happycef on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Happycef on the liver.
What is the effect of Happycef on the Heart?
You can take Happycef without any fear of damage to the heart.
Happycef 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 Happycef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Happycef habit forming or addictive?
Happycef is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Happycef. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Happycef is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Happycef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Happycef
Taking Happycef with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Happycef
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Happycef.
Yes, Happycef can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
Yes, Happycef covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Happycef.
Yes, Happycef can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Happycef along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Happycef contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Happycef is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.
No, Happycef 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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