Cefitax Information
Cefitax Benefits & Uses
Cefitax is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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 (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
- Neutropenia
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- Peritonitis
Cefitax 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) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Cefitax Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cefitax is used -
Severe
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- पेट दर्द
Mild
- Rash
- Headache
- पेट की गैस
- Dyspepsia
- Urticaria
- Maculopapular rash
Cefitax Related Warnings
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Is the use of Cefitax safe for pregnant women?
Cefitax is safe for pregnant women.
Safe -
Is the use of Cefitax safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefitax.
Safe -
What is the effect of Cefitax on the Kidneys?
Cefitax rarely harms the kidneys.
Mild -
What is the effect of Cefitax on the Liver?
Cefitax is not harmful for the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Cefitax on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefitax for the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Cefitax with Other Drugs
Cefitax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Cefitax Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefitax 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 Cefitax
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Is this Cefitax habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cefitax has not been reported.
No -
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 Cefitax can make you feel drowsy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cefitax only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Cefitax is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
No
Cefitax Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Cefitax
It is safe to take Cefitax with food.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefitax
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefitax.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-309
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)
