Eficef Information

Eficef is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Syrup. Eficef also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The optimal dosage of Eficef 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. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Eficef have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Eficef are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

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

Eficef is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice are examples of such conditions. The section on Eficef contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Eficef have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Eficef is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

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

Eficef Benefits & Uses

Eficef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Tonsillitis
Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Skin Infections
Pneumonia
Bronchitis

Eficef 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefpodoxime (200 mg), Clavulanic Acid (125 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefpodoxime (200 mg), Clavulanic Acid (125 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefpodoxime (200 mg), Clavulanic Acid (125 mg)/Tablet

Eficef Related Warnings

Is the use of Eficef safe for pregnant women?

Eficef rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Eficef safe during breastfeeding?

If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Eficef. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Eficef on the Kidneys?

There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Eficef. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Eficef on the Liver?

Eficef may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Eficef on the Heart?

Eficef is rarely harmful for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Eficef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amiloride

Methotrexate

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amoxicillin,Omeprazole,Clarithromycin

Ampicillin,Probenecid

Cimetidine

Ethinyl Estradiol

Esomeprazole

Mild

Allopurinol

Eficef Contraindications

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

Asthma
Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice
Allergy
Pseudomonas Infections
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Frequently asked Questions about Eficef

Is this Eficef habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Eficef.

Eficef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Eficef

You can take Eficef with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eficef

Information about the interaction of Eficef and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.