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

Excef Benefits & Uses

Excef 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

Excef 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

Excef Related Warnings

Is the use of Excef safe for pregnant women?

Excef is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Excef safe during breastfeeding?

Excef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Excef on the Kidneys?

Excef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Excef on the Liver?

Excef is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Excef on the Heart?

Excef is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Excef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Excef Contraindications

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

Is this Excef habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Excef.

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

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Excef as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Excef should be used only after doctor's advice.

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

No, Excef is not used to treat mental disorders.

No

Excef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Excef

You can take Excef with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Excef

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Excef

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Excef?

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

Excef 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 discontinue Excef on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Braj Bhushan Ojha BAMS , Gastroenterology, Dermatology, Psychiatry, Ayurveda, Sexology, Diabetology

Discontinuing Excef in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I buy Excef over-the-counter?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Excef over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Excef works?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Excef 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 over 5 years ago

What is Excef?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Excef 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.