Cefilife 200 Tablet DT: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefilife Information

Cefilife is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Cefilife have also been explained below.

The optimal dosage of Cefilife is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Cefilife side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Cefilife 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.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefilife is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Cefilife has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefilife related warnings section.

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

Drug reaction of Cefilife with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.

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

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

Cefilife Benefits & Uses

Cefilife 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

Cefilife 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

Cefilife Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefilife safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Cefilife in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cefilife safe during breastfeeding?

Cefilife does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefilife on the Kidneys?

Cefilife rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefilife on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Cefilife on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefilife on the Heart?

Cefilife is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefilife with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Cefilife Contraindications

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

Is this Cefilife habit forming or addictive?

Cefilife is not addictive in nature.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cefilife only as per medical advice.

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

No, Cefilife cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cefilife Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefilife

Taking Cefilife with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefilife

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefilife

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I buy Cefilife over-the-counter?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Cefilife 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 over 5 years ago

How does Cefilife works?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Cefilife 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 4 years ago

Can I take Cefilife with azithromycin?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Avoid taking Cefilife with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Cefilife?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Cefilife 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 about 5 years ago

How to use Cefilife?

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

Cefilife 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.