Cefglobe 100/500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefglobe Information

Cefglobe is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. The alternative uses of Cefglobe have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Cefglobe 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Cefglobe side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Cefglobe normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Cefglobe's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Cefglobe's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Cefglobe can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Cefglobe in conditions like Neutropenia. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefglobe are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Cefglobe with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Cefglobe, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.

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

Cefglobe Benefits & Uses

Cefglobe is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Pneumonia
Tonsillitis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Bronchitis
Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections
Throat Infection
Gonorrhea
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Cefglobe 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: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefixime and 500 mg dicloxacillin
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefixime and 500 mg dicloxacillin
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefixime and 500 mg dicloxacillin

Cefglobe Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefglobe safe for pregnant women?

Cefglobe is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefglobe safe during breastfeeding?

Cefglobe does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefglobe on the Kidneys?

Cefglobe may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cefglobe on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Cefglobe on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefglobe on the Heart?

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

Severe Interaction of Cefglobe with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Warfarin

Dichlorobenzyl alcohol

Moderate

Mild

Probenecid

Cefglobe Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefglobe 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
Asthma
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Cystic Fibrosis
Heart Disease
Neutropenia

Frequently asked Questions about Cefglobe

Is this Cefglobe habit forming or addictive?

Cefglobe does not cause addiction.

Cefglobe Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefglobe

Cefglobe may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefglobe

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

Frequently asked Questions about Cefglobe

Question about 5 years ago

Does Cefglobe 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 Cefglobe works?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Cefglobe 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 over 5 years ago

What is Cefglobe?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Cefglobe 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 over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefglobe with amoxicillin?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Cefglobe and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefglobe treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Cefglobe is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.