Procef 100mg Dry Syrup
Cure Quick Pharmaceuticals

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In-stock 30 ml in 1 bottle
51.06

USED FOR:
Bacterial infections

COMPOSITION:
Cefotaxime (100mg)

Therapeutic Uses:
anti infectives

Related Warnings
Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

PROBABLY SAFE
Pregnancy
PROBABLY SAFE

Procef 100mg Dry Syrup is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

SAFE
Lactation
SAFE

Procef 100mg Dry Syrup is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.Avoid prolonged use of Procef 100mg Dry Syrup, since it may have possible effects such as rash and diarrhea.

Driving

Procef 100mg Dry Syrup may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

CAUTION
Kidney
CAUTION

Procef 100mg Dry Syrup should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Procef 100mg Dry Syrup may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function may be advised while you are taking this medicine.

SAFE
Liver
SAFE

Procef 100mg Dry Syrup is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Procef 100mg Dry Syrup is recommended.

Cefotaxime   100mg

Uses of Procef Dry Syrup
Procef 100mg Dry Syrup is used in the treatment of bacterial infectionsIt is used for short-term treatment of bacterial infections of urinary tract, skin and soft-tissue, ear, bone, blood, abdomen, genital and lungs (pneumonia). It is also used to prevent infections after surgery.

How to use Procef Dry Syrup
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Dissolve the powder in sterile water. Shake well and use. Procef 100mg Dry Syrup may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Procef Dry Syrup works
Procef 100mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic. It works by preventing the formation of the bacterial protective covering which is essential for the survival of bacteria in the human body.

Side Effects:

Common Nausea, Diarrhoea, Allergic reaction.

Expert advice for Procef Dry Syrup
Your doctor has prescribed Procef to cure your infection and improve symptoms. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. Discontinue Procef 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. If you're on blood thinners, Procef can interact with your medications and increase your bleeding tendencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Is cefotaxime a sulfa, penicillin or broad spectrum antibiotic?
Cefotaxime does not contain sulfa and is not a penicillin drug. It is a third generation, broad spectrum cephalosporin antibiotic

Q. Is cefotaxime compatible with potassium and TPN?
Yes, cefotaxime can be given with potassium and TPN (total parenteral nutrition)

Q. Is Procef ototoxic (toxic to the ear)?
No, Procef is not an ototoxic drug when given alone, but when given along with aminoglycoside antibiotics (gentamicin, tobramycin), it may increase ototoxicity

Q. Is Procef bacteriostatic or bactericidal?
Procef is a bactericidal agent

Q. What organisms does Procef cover?
Procef is active against Escherichia coli, group A and B streptococci, pseudomonas and staphylococcus bacteria. In some cases, Streptococcus pneumonia may show resistance to the drug. It may not be effective against methicillin- resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

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