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Axe Benefits & Uses

Axe is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Axe Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Axe Related Warnings

Is the use of Axe safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Axe in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Axe safe during breastfeeding?

Axe does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Axe on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Axe on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Axe on the Liver?

Axe does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Axe on the Heart?

You can take Axe without any fear of damage to the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Axe with Other Drugs

Axe should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Axe Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Axe unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Axe

Is this Axe habit forming or addictive?

Axe is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Axe can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Axe is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Axe for mental disorders.

No

Axe Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Axe

Taking Axe with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Axe

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Axe.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Axe

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Axe cover MRSA infections?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Axe does not cover MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) infections. Staphylococci that are resistant to methicillin/oxacillin should be considered resistant to Axe.

Question almost 4 years ago

Can I take Axe with paracetamol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Axe can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Axe along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Axe contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Axe does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Axe cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Axe covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Axe.

Question almost 4 years ago

Is Axe an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Axe is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.