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Cefrax Benefits & Uses

Cefrax 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

Cefrax 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
Adult	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefrax Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefrax safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Cefrax safely.

Safe
Is the use of Cefrax safe during breastfeeding?

Cefrax does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefrax on the Kidneys?

Cefrax rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefrax on the Liver?

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

Safe
What is the effect of Cefrax on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Cefrax for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefrax with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Cefrax Contraindications

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

Is this Cefrax habit forming or addictive?

Cefrax does not cause addiction.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Cefrax only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Cefrax is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Cefrax Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefrax

It is safe to take Cefrax with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefrax

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefrax.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefrax

Question over 5 years ago

What is Cefrax?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Cefrax is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Cefrax with augmentin?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefrax 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 Cefrax with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Cefrax 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 5 years ago

How does Cefrax works?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Cefrax 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 about 5 years ago

How to use Cefrax?

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

Cefrax 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.