Aricef: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Aricef Benefits & Uses

Aricef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Aricef 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
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Aricef Related Warnings

Is the use of Aricef safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Aricef in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Aricef safe during breastfeeding?

Aricef does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Aricef on the Kidneys?

Aricef rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Aricef on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Aricef on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Aricef on the Heart?

Aricef is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Aricef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Aricef Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Aricef

Is this Aricef habit forming or addictive?

Aricef does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Aricef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Aricef 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?

No, the use of Aricef in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Aricef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Aricef

Taking Aricef with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Aricef

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Aricef with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Aricef

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I buy Aricef over-the-counter?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Aricef over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Aricef?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Aricef is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Aricef cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Aricef works?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Aricef works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Aricef?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Aricef can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.