Forcef 250 mg Injection: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Forcef 250 mg Injection Information

Forcef 250 mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Other than this, Forcef 250 mg Injection has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Forcef 250 mg Injection 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 Forcef 250 mg Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Forcef 250 mg Injection 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.

In addition, Forcef 250 mg Injection's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Forcef 250 mg Injection related warnings talks about Forcef 250 mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Forcef 250 mg Injection are listed in the contraindications section below.

Additionally, Forcef 250 mg Injection may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Forcef 250 mg Injection, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

Forcef Benefits & Uses
Forcef Dosage & How to Take
Forcef Side Effects
Forcef Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Forcef with Other Drugs
Forcef Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Forcef
Forcef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Forcef 250 mg Injection Benefits & Uses

Forcef 250 mg Injection is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Forcef 250 mg Injection 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

Forcef 250 mg Injection Related Warnings

Is the use of Forcef 250 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?

Forcef is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Forcef 250 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?

Forcef is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Forcef 250 mg Injection on the Kidneys?

Forcef rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Forcef 250 mg Injection on the Liver?

Forcef is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Forcef 250 mg Injection on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Forcef 250 mg Injection with Other Drugs

Forcef 250 mg Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Forcef 250 mg Injection Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Forcef 250 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Forcef 250 mg Injection

Is this Forcef 250 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Forcef 250 mg Injection.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Forcef 250 mg Injection. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Forcef 250 mg Injection only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Forcef 250 mg Injection for mental disorders.

No

Forcef 250 mg Injection Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Forcef 250 mg Injection

Taking Forcef 250 mg Injection with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Forcef 250 mg Injection

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Forcef 250 mg Injection with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Forcef 250 mg Injection

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Forcef a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Forcef 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 over 5 years ago

Does Forcef cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

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

Question about 5 years ago

Does Forcef affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Forcef can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Forcef treat typhoid?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

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

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Forcef on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Forcef on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.