Cefaxil 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

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.

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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 Related Warnings

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

Pregnant women can take Cefaxil safely.

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

Cefaxil does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

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

Cefaxil rarely affects the kidneys.

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

Using Cefaxil does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

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

Cefaxil is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

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?

Cefaxil 500 Tablet does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Cefaxil 500 Tablet you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Cefaxil 500 Tablet only on doctor's advice.

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

No, the use of Cefaxil 500 Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Cefaxil 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefaxil 500 Tablet

Taking Cefaxil 500 Tablet with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefaxil 500 Tablet

Information about the interaction of Cefaxil 500 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefaxil 500 Tablet

Question about 4 years ago

Does Cefaxil help in sinus infection?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefaxil can treat sinusitis (sinus infection) which is inflammation of cavities situated around the nasal passages due to infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae. It works in sinusitis by killing the bacteria which is responsible for inflammation.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Cefaxil affect birth control?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefaxil might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).

Question about 4 years ago

Does Cefaxil treat strep throat?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefaxil can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Cefaxil work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Cefaxil contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Cefaxil is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Cefaxil on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Cefaxil on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.