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

Cefizan Information

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

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefizan. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Cefizan side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefizan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefizan is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Cefizan related warnings talks about Cefizan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefizan are listed in the contraindications section below.

Drug reaction of Cefizan with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

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

Cefizan Benefits & Uses

Cefizan 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

Cefizan 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

Cefizan Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefizan safe for pregnant women?

Cefizan is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Cefizan safe during breastfeeding?

Cefizan is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefizan on the Kidneys?

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

Mild
What is the effect of Cefizan on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Cefizan on the Heart?

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

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefizan with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Cefizan Contraindications

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

Is this Cefizan habit forming or addictive?

Cefizan does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Cefizan, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cefizan can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Cefizan is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Cefizan is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cefizan Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefizan

It is safe to take Cefizan with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefizan

Information about the interaction of Cefizan and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefizan

Question about 5 years ago

Is Cefizan safe to use?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, Cefizan is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Cefizan 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 about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Cefizan on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Discontinuing Cefizan in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Cefizan without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Cefizan is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefizan with amoxicillin?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Cefizan 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.