Biocef Drug Info

• Biocef

Biocef is a prescription antibiotic used to treat a wide variety of bacterial infections. This page of the eMedTV archives lists conditions treated with the drug, how the drug works, potential interactions, possible side effects, and more.

• Side Effects of Biocef

This eMedTV page discusses common side effects of Biocef, like upset stomach and yeast infections, which are easily treated in most cases. This page also explains serious side effects, such as severe or watery diarrhea, and what to do if they occur.

• What Is Biocef Used For?

What is Biocef used for? As this segment of the eMedTV library explains, Biocef is commonly used to treat various bacterial infections and prevent bacterial endocarditis. Off-label uses and uses for the drug in children are also described.

• Dosing With Biocef

The dosage of Biocef for bacterial infections in adults ranges from 250 mg to 1000 mg. This eMedTV article lists factors that can affect dosing with Biocef and provides information on doses for infections and bacterial endocarditis.

• Drug Interactions With Biocef

Aminoglycoside antibiotics like neomycin are among the drugs that Biocef can interact with. As this eMedTV page explains, drug interactions with Biocef can change the way the medicines are metabolized and raise the level of medication in your blood.

• Precautions and Warnings With Biocef

As this eMedTV page explains, Biocef can interact with other drugs and cause side effects, such as severe diarrhea. Among the precautions and warnings with Biocef, this page stresses the need to tell your doctor about all drugs you take.

• Biocef and Pregnancy

As this eMedTV page explains, a pregnant woman may take Biocef if the benefits to her outweigh the risks to the fetus. Biocef and pregnancy have been studied only in animals. But in these tests, Biocef showed no negative effect on fetuses.