Procef
Procef Products are primarily used for
Bacterial infections
About Procef Products
Procef Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Procef are Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness), Hypersensitivity, Gastrointestinal disorder.
Severe
Side Effects of Procef are Convulsion, Urticaria, Erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, Toxic epidermal necrolysis, Nausea, Vomiting, Hemolytic anemia, Agranulocytosis (deficiency of granulocytes in the blood), Pseudomembranous colitis, Interstitial nephritis, Red spots or bumps, Dizziness.
How Procef Products work
Cefotaxime is an antibiotic. It kills the bacteria by preventing them from forming the bacterial protective covering (cell wall) which is needed for them to survive.
Patient Concerns about Procef Products
Frequently asked questions about Procef Products
Frequently asked questions about Cefotaxime
Q. Is Procef 100mg Dry Syrup the same as penicillin?
No, Procef 100mg Dry Syrup is not the same as penicillin. Procef 100mg Dry Syrup belongs to the third generation class of cephalosporins. Procef 100mg Dry Syrup is active against numerous gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, including several with resistance to other antibiotics such as penicillin.
Q. What kind of infections does Procef 100mg Dry Syrup treat?
Procef 100mg Dry Syrup is an antibiotic used to treat conditions such as lower respiratory tract infections (related to the lungs, windpipe and airways), skin and skin structure infections, urinary tract infections, pelvic inflammatory disease, bacterial septicemia, bone and joint infections, and meningitis (brain related).
Q. Can the use of Procef 100mg Dry Syrup cause diarrhea?
Yes, the use of Procef 100mg Dry Syrup can cause diarrhea. Procef 100mg Dry Syrup 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.
Q. What if I do not get better after using Procef 100mg Dry Syrup?
Inform your doctor if you do not feel better even after finishing the full course of treatment. You must also inform your doctor if the symptoms get worse while using this medicine.
Q. Can I stop taking Procef 100mg Dry Syrup when my symptoms are relieved or when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Procef 100mg Dry Syrup before completing the full course of treatment. You may start feeling better before the infection is completely cured. But, it is important to take this medicine for the full duration advised by the doctor.
Q. What if I forget to take a dose of Procef 100mg Dry Syrup?
If you have missed a dose of Procef 100mg Dry Syrup, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, take it in the regular schedule instead of taking the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Q. Is Procef 100mg Dry Syrup effective?
Procef 100mg Dry Syrup is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Procef 100mg Dry Syrup too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Q. How long does Procef 100mg Dry Syrup take to work?
Usually, Procef 100mg Dry Syrup starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.
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