Cefocef DXL

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Cefocef Dxl Information

Cefocef Dxl is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. The alternative uses of Cefocef Dxl have also been explained below.

The right dosage of Cefocef Dxl depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.

Common side effects of Cefocef Dxl include Abdominal cramp, Soft stools. Some other side effects of Cefocef Dxl have been listed ahead. These side effects of Cefocef Dxl are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

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

Cefocef Dxl is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Cefocef Dxl have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug reaction of Cefocef Dxl with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefocef Dxl is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.



Cefocef Dxl Benefits & Uses

Cefocef Dxl is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefocef Dxl 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: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefixime, 90 million spores lactobacillus and 500 mg dicloxacillin
Adult
  • Disease: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefixime, 90 million spores lactobacillus and 500 mg dicloxacillin
Geriatric
  • Disease: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: Before meal
  • Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 2 weeks
  • Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefixime, 90 million spores lactobacillus and 500 mg dicloxacillin

Cefocef Dxl Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Cefocef Dxl safe for pregnant women?


    Side effects of Cefocef DXL during pregnancy are not known because scientific research on this topic hasn't been done.

  • Is the use of Cefocef Dxl safe during breastfeeding?


    Due to lack of research work on this topic, the side effects of Cefocef DXL for breastfeeding women are not known.

  • What is the effect of Cefocef Dxl on the Kidneys?


    Information about safety of Cefocef DXL for kidney is not available since scientific research on this topic is yet to be done.

  • What is the effect of Cefocef Dxl on the Liver?


    Information about safety of Cefocef DXL for the liver is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

  • What is the effect of Cefocef Dxl on the Heart?


    No research work has been carried out till date on effects of Cefocef DXL on heart. So it is not known whether taking Cefocef DXL will cause side effects on heart or not.



Severe Interaction of Cefocef Dxl with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Mild



Cefocef Dxl Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefocef Dxl unless your doctor advises you to do so -



Frequently asked Questions about Cefocef Dxl

  • Is this Cefocef Dxl habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Cefocef Dxl has not been reported.

Cefocef Dxl Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Cefocef Dxl


    There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Cefocef Dxl with food.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Cefocef Dxl


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



Frequently asked Questions about Cefocef Dxl

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefocef DXL with amoxicillin?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Cefocef DXL 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Cefocef DXL?

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

Cefocef DXL 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. 

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Cefocef DXL for cough?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefocef DXL can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely. 

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefocef DXL with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Cefocef DXL can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefocef DXL with doxycyclin?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Cefocef DXL and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


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Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Dicloxsig (dicloxacillin sodium)

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