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Excef 50 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Excef 50 Tablet also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Excef 50 Tablet 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Excef 50 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Excef 50 Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Excef 50 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Excef 50 Tablet related warnings talks about Excef 50 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other contraindications of Excef 50 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Excef 50 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Excef 50 Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Excef 50 Tablet 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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Is the use of Excef 50 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Excef is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Excef 50 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Excef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Excef 50 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Excef may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Excef 50 Tablet on the Liver?
Excef is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Excef 50 Tablet on the Heart?
Excef is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Excef 50 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Excef 50 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Excef 50 Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Excef 50 Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Excef 50 Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Excef 50 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Excef 50 Tablet
You can take Excef 50 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Excef 50 Tablet
Information about the interaction of Excef 50 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)