Hicef 200mg Tablet is an antibiotic medicine used to treat bacterial infections in your body. It is effective in infections of the lungs( eg. pneumonia), ear, urinary tract, skin and soft tissues, bones and joints, blood and heart. It is also used to prevent infections during surgery.

Hicef 200mg Tablet fights and stops the growth of many types of bacteria. This helps to improve your symptoms and cure the underlying infection. Your doctor will decide the correct dose for you. You should use this medicine 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 diarrhea, rash, changes in liver function tests, and decreased blood cells. These side effects 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, and if you have any liver or kidney 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 Hicef Tablet

Treatment of Bacterial infections

Benefits of Hicef Tablet

In Treatment of Bacterial infections

Hicef 200mg Tablet is the injection form of a versatile antibiotic medicine that works by stopping the growth of infection-causing bacteria in your body. It is often injected by a doctor or a nurse either into a vein or a muscle. This medicine is used to treat many different types of infections such as those of the brain (meningitis), lungs (pneumonia), ear, abdomen, urinary tract, bones and joints, skin, blood, and heart. This medicine usually makes you feel better within a few days. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

Side effects of Hicef Tablet

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 Hicef

Rash
Diarrhea
Abnormal liver function tests
Decreased blood cells (red cells, white cells, and platelets)

How to use Hicef Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hicef 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Hicef Tablet works

Hicef 200mg Tablet 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.

Safety advice

Alcohol

SAFE

Consuming alcohol with Hicef 200mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hicef 200mg Tablet is safe to use during pregnancy. Most studies have shown low or no risk to the developing baby.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Hicef 200mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

UNSAFE

Hicef 200mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hicef 200mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Hicef 200mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any underlying kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Hicef 200mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hicef 200mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Dose adjustment of Hicef 200mg Tablet is not recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

What if you forget to take Hicef Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Hicef 200mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Your doctor has prescribed Hicef 200mg Tablet 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 harder to treat.
Discontinue Hicef 200mg Tablet 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 does not stop or if you find blood in your stools.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Broad Spectrum (Third & fourth generation cephalosporins)

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Cephalosporins: 3 generation

Interaction with drugs

Taking Hicef with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine (Oral Route) Severe

Ceftriaxone may reduce the efficacy of Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine. Do not consume Purified Vi Polysaccharide Typhoid Vaccine with Ceftriaxone. If Purified Vi Polys... More

Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) (Oral Route) Severe

Ceftriaxone may reduce the efficacy of Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated). Do not consume Cholera Vaccine (Inactivated) two weeks before and at least 10 days after consuming Ceftriaxon... More

Warfarin (Oral Route) Severe

Concurrent use may increase the risk of bleeding. If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may frequently monitor your blood clotting time and adjust the dose of Warfarin accor... More

Kanamycin (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage. Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.

Streptomycin (Oral Route) Moderate

Concurrent use may increase the risk of kidney damage. Your doctor may monitor your kidney function regularly.

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Patient concerns

Scar on face due to bacterial infections

Dr. Atul Jain

Dermatology

Pic is not clear, plz visit for proper opinion

I have a history of recurring yeast and bacterial vaginosis infections.

Dr. Sonu Balhara Ahlawat

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Tab metrogyl 500 mg twice a day x 5 days and tab fluconazole 150 mg three doses alternate days

User feedback

What are you using Hicef Tablet for?

Bacterial inf*

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*Bacterial infections

FAQs

Is Hicef 200mg Tablet safe?

Hicef 200mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.

How long does Hicef 200mg Tablet take to work?

Usually, Hicef 200mg Tablet starts working soon after you take it. However, it may take some days to kill all the harmful bacteria and relieve your symptoms completely.

Who should not take Hicef 200mg Tablet?

Hicef 200mg Tablet should not be prescribed to people who are allergic to Hicef 200mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor if you have or ever had any problems with your liver, kidneys, gall bladder, or any other blood-related disorders such as hemolytic anemia. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or if you are planning a baby, do not take Hicef 200mg Tablet without consulting your doctor to avoid any harmful effects on the baby. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine.

What if I do not get better after using Hicef 200mg Tablet?

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.

For how long does Hicef 200mg Tablet stay in the body?

Usually, Hicef 200mg Tablet stays in the body for around 2 days after completely stopping the medicine.

Is Hicef 200mg Tablet effective?

Hicef 200mg Tablet 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 Hicef 200mg Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.

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