Elicef DT 100 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Elicef Benefits & Uses

Elicef 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

Elicef 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

Elicef Related Warnings

Is the use of Elicef safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Elicef in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Elicef safe during breastfeeding?

Elicef is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Elicef on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Elicef on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Elicef on the Liver?

Using Elicef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Elicef on the Heart?

Using Elicef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Elicef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Elicef Contraindications

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

Is this Elicef habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Elicef has not been reported.

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

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

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Elicef is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

Elicef is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Elicef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Elicef

It is safe to take Elicef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Elicef

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Elicef

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Elicef treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Elicef 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 over 5 years ago

What is Elicef?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Elicef 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 over 4 years ago

Can I take Elicef with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Elicef 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 almost 5 years ago

Can I take Elicef with augmentin?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Elicef 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 almost 5 years ago

Does Elicef cause diarrhea?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Elicef can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.