Cefikaa 100 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefikaa Information

Cefikaa is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefikaa have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefikaa. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefikaa as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Cefikaa normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Cefikaa's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cefikaa has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefikaa related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Cefikaa have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Additionally, Cefikaa may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefikaa is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Cefikaa Benefits & Uses

Cefikaa 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

Cefikaa 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

Cefikaa Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefikaa safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Cefikaa in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cefikaa safe during breastfeeding?

Cefikaa does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefikaa on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Cefikaa on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Cefikaa on the Heart?

Cefikaa is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefikaa with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Cefikaa Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefikaa 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 Cefikaa

Is this Cefikaa habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cefikaa has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cefikaa. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cefikaa only as per medical advice.

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

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

No

Cefikaa Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefikaa

It is safe to take Cefikaa with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefikaa

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cefikaa with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefikaa

Question over 5 years ago

What is Cefikaa?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Cefikaa 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Cefikaa treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Cefikaa 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefikaa cause diarrhea?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefikaa can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I buy Cefikaa over-the-counter?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Cefikaa 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 about 5 years ago

How to use Cefikaa?

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

Cefikaa 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.