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Cefax is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefax have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Cefax depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Cefax include Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefax as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefax go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Cefax's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefax's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefax are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Cefax may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefax is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Cefax is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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 |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefax is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Cefax safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefax safely.
Is the use of Cefax safe during breastfeeding?
Cefax is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefax on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefax on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefax on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cefax on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefax on the Heart?
You can take Cefax without any fear of damage to the heart.
Cefax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefax habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefax is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Cefax will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cefax is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cefax in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cefax
You can take Cefax with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefax
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefax with alcohol will be.
This medicine data has been created by -
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Keflex® (cephalexin)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 726
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 299-300
