Cefaxil 500 Tablet Information

Cefaxil 500 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Cefaxil 500 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Cefaxil 500 Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefaxil 500 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefaxil 500 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Cefaxil 500 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefaxil 500 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Other contraindications of Cefaxil 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Cefaxil 500 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefaxil 500 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Cefaxil (Lark) Benefits & Uses
Cefaxil (Lark) Dosage & How to Take
Cefaxil (Lark) Side Effects
Cefaxil (Lark) Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cefaxil (Lark) with Other Drugs
Cefaxil (Lark) Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cefaxil (Lark)
Cefaxil (Lark) Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cefaxil 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Cefaxil 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefaxil 500 Tablet 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

Cefaxil 500 Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefaxil 500 Tablet is used -

Cefaxil 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefaxil 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Cefaxil is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Cefaxil 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Cefaxil does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefaxil 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Cefaxil 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Cefaxil does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefaxil 500 Tablet on the Heart?

Cefaxil is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefaxil 500 Tablet with Other Drugs

Cefaxil 500 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Cefaxil 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefaxil 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cefaxil 500 Tablet

Is this Cefaxil 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Cefaxil 500 Tablet is addictive.

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 Cefaxil 500 Tablet can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cefaxil 500 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

Cefaxil 500 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cefaxil 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefaxil 500 Tablet

Taking Cefaxil 500 Tablet with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefaxil 500 Tablet

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefaxil 500 Tablet.

Unknown

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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience

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