Cefiquik is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Cefiquik also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Cefiquik is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefiquik as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Cefiquik normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefiquik is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Cefiquik related warnings talks about Cefiquik's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cefiquik contraindications section.
Additionally, Cefiquik may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefiquik, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefiquik is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Is the use of Cefiquik safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefiquik without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Cefiquik safe during breastfeeding?
Cefiquik is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefiquik on the Kidneys?
Cefiquik rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefiquik on the Liver?
Using Cefiquik does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefiquik on the Heart?
You can take Cefiquik without any fear of damage to the heart.
Cefiquik should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefiquik unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefiquik habit forming or addictive?
Cefiquik is not addictive in nature.
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 Cefiquik can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefiquik only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Cefiquik in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Cefiquik
Taking Cefiquik with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefiquik
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefiquik with alcohol will be.
Cefiquik 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.
Yes Cefiquik 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.
Cefiquik 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.
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.
Avoid taking Cefiquik 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.
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References
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