Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection

Cefadroxil (1.5gm)

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Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the throat, ear, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. It kills bacteria, which helps to improve your symptoms and cure the infection.

Written By Dr. Love Sharma, PhD (Pharmacology), PGDPRA,
Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha, MD (Pharmacology), MBBS,
Last updated on 27 Oct 2024 | 01:03 AM (IST)

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Contains

Cefadroxil (1.5gm)

Marketer

Dial Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Storage

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Product introduction

Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection works by stopping the growth of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. It is given as an injection directly into a vein or a muscle under the supervision of a doctor or a nurse. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should not self-administer this medicine. Get the injection regularly at evenly spaced intervals as per the schedule prescribed by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping the medicine too early may lead to the infection returning or worsening.

The most common side effects of this medicine include rash, vomiting, stomach pain, nausea, and diarrhea. These are usually mild but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it.

Uses of Dicef Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Dicef Injection

Treatment of Bacterial infections
Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection is an antibiotic medicine that works by killing the infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is effective for bacterial infections of the throat, ears, urinary tract, skin, and soft tissues. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days, but you should continue taking it as prescribed even when you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection come back and harder to treat.

Side effects of Dicef Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dicef

Rash
Stomach pain
Nausea
Diarrhea
Vomiting
Indigestion

How to use Dicef Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Dicef Injection works

Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection is an antibiotic. It kills bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.

Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection to cure your infection and improve your symptoms.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Stopping it early may make the infection to come back and harder to treat.
Discontinue Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection and inform your doctor immediately if you get a rash, itchy skin, swelling of face and mouth, or have difficulty in breathing.
Diarrhea may occur as a side effect but should stop when your course is complete. Inform your doctor if it doesn't stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
Avoid prolonged use of Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CAUTION

Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection cause diarrhea?

Yes, the use of Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection can cause diarrhea. It is an antibiotic which kills the harmful bacteria. However, it also affects the helpful bacteria in your stomach or intestine and causes diarrhea. If diarrhea persists, talk to your doctor about it.

What if Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection doesn't work?

Talk to your doctor if Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection doesn't seem to work for you. Your doctor may increase the dose of Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection or switch you to an alternate option, which may work for you.

What if I don't get better after using Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection?

Inform your doctor if you don't feel better after finishing the full course of treatment. Also, inform him if your symptoms are getting worse while using this medicine.

Can I stop taking Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection when my symptoms are relieved?

No, do not stop taking Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection and complete the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured.

Is Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection good for urinary tract infection?

Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection is a relatively safe and effective antibiotic that is available for the treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI).

Is Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection safe?

Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

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Chemical Class

Narrow- specttrum {First generation cephalosporins}

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 1st generation

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References

Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 219-20.
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Name: Dial Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 3701/A, GIDC Estate, Phase 4, Vatva GIDC, Ahmedabad - 382445, Behind New Nirma

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Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection

General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Dicef Injection

Benefits of Dicef Injection

Side effects of Dicef Injection

How to use Dicef Injection

How Dicef Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Frequently asked questions

Can the use of Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection cause diarrhea?

What if Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection doesn't work?

What if I don't get better after using Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection?

Can I stop taking Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection when my symptoms are relieved?

Is Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection good for urinary tract infection?

Is Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection safe?

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Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Complete Blood Count

Peripheral Smear Examination

References

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