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Cefoxin Benefits & Uses

Cefoxin 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
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Prostatitis
Hearing Loss
Ringing in ears
Ear Pain
Swollen Eyes
Diarrhoea (Read More - Home Remedies for Diarrhoea)
Ear canal infection

Cefoxin 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

Cefoxin Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefoxin safe for pregnant women?

Cefoxin can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Cefoxin, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Cefoxin safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Cefoxin. If you see any side effects, stop taking Cefoxin immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Cefoxin again, only after your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Cefoxin on the Kidneys?

Cefoxin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefoxin on the Liver?

Cefoxin has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefoxin on the Heart?

Cefoxin has very mild side effects on the heart.

Severe Interaction of Cefoxin with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Tizanidine

Selegiline

Rasagiline

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Disopyramide

Quinidine

Warfarin

Iron

Cinacalcet

Moderate

Mild

Probenecid

Cefoxin Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefoxin 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
Atrial Fibrillation
Heart Failure
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency
Thyroid problems
Myasthenia Gravis
Kidney Disease
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Cefoxin

Is this Cefoxin habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Cefoxin has not been reported.

Cefoxin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefoxin

Cefoxin may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefoxin

Taking alcohol with Cefoxin can be dangerous.

Frequently asked Questions about Cefoxin

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefoxin with doxycyclin?

Dr. Mayank Yadav MBBS , General Physician

Cefoxin 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Cefoxin good for tooth infection?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Cefoxin can treat tooth infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Cefoxin?

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

Cefoxin 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 about 5 years ago

Can I take Cefoxin without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Cefoxin 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 almost 5 years ago

Can I take Cefoxin with augmentin?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefoxin 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.