Cifadin Information
Cifadin, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Cifadin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Cifadin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cifadin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Cifadin normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Cifadin's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cifadin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cifadin related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cifadin contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Cifadin have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Cifadin, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cifadin Benefits & Uses
Cifadin 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 (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
- Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
- Neutropenia
- Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
- Peritonitis
Cifadin 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) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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Cifadin Side Effects
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Cifadin is used -
Severe
- Diarrhoea
- Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
- पेट दर्द
Mild
- Rash
- Headache
- पेट की गैस
- Dyspepsia
- Urticaria
- Maculopapular rash
Cifadin Related Warnings
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Is the use of Cifadin safe for pregnant women?
Cifadin is safe to take during pregnancy.
Safe -
Is the use of Cifadin safe during breastfeeding?
Cifadin is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
Safe -
What is the effect of Cifadin on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cifadin on kidney have been reported.
Mild -
What is the effect of Cifadin on the Liver?
Cifadin is not harmful for the liver.
Safe -
What is the effect of Cifadin on the Heart?
Using Cifadin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Safe
Severe Interaction of Cifadin with Other Drugs
Cifadin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Cifadin Contraindications
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cifadin 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 Cifadin
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Is this Cifadin habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cifadin.
No -
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cifadin as you may feel sleepy.
Dangerous -
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cifadin only on doctor's advice.
Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise -
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cifadin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
No
Cifadin Interactions with Food and Alcohol
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Interaction between Food and Cifadin
Taking Cifadin with food is safe.
Safe -
Interaction between Alcohol and Cifadin
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cifadin with alcohol.
Unknown
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This medicine data has been created by -
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-309
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)
