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Excef, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Excef have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Excef depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Excef as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Excef are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Excef's effect during pregnancy is Safe and Safe while nursing. In addition, Excef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Excef related warnings section.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Excef are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Excef with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Excef is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Excef is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Excef is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Excef safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Excef without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Excef safe during breastfeeding?
Excef does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Excef on the Kidneys?
Excef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Excef on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Excef on the liver.
What is the effect of Excef on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Excef for the heart.
Excef should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Excef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Excef habit forming or addictive?
Excef is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Excef you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Excef only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Excef in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Excef
You can take Excef with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Excef
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Excef.
Excef and amoxicillin can be taken together, 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.
Yes, Excef 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.
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.
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.
Yes Excef 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.
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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)
