Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection
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Product introduction
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.
Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection is used to treat variety of infections caused by multiple organisms which affect various parts of the body
Uses of Dicef Injection
Benefits of Dicef Injection
In 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.
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.
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.
What if you forget to take Dicef Injection?
If you miss a dose of Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Narrow- specttrum {First generation cephalosporins}
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Cephalosporins: 1st generation
Patient concerns
FAQs
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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Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
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Marketer details
Name: Dial Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Address: 3701/A, GIDC Estate, Phase 4, Vatva GIDC, Ahmedabad - 382445, Behind New Nirma
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Dicef Forte 1.5gm Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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