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

Cefox Information

Cefox is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Cefox have also been explained below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefox. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

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

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

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

Besides this, Cefox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

You should also be aware that Cefox is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.

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

Cefox Benefits & Uses

Cefox 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

Cefox 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

Cefox Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefox safe for pregnant women?

Cefox is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cefox safe during breastfeeding?

Cefox is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefox on the Kidneys?

Cefox may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefox on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Cefox on the Heart?

Cefox is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefox with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Cefox Contraindications

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

Is this Cefox habit forming or addictive?

Cefox does not cause addiction.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cefox only as per medical advice.

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

There is no benefit of taking Cefox for mental disorders.

No

Cefox Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefox

Taking Cefox with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefox

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefox and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefox

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Cefox treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Cefox 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Cefox on my own without doctors advice?

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

Discontinuing Cefox 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 over 5 years ago

How does Cefox works?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Cefox 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 almost 5 years ago

Can I take Cefox with augmentin?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefox can be taken with augmentin, 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 over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefox with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Cefox 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.