Exl is used to treat the following -
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 |
| Adult(Male) |
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| Geriatric |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Exl is used -
Is the use of Exl safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Exl without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Exl safe during breastfeeding?
Exl is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Exl on the Kidneys?
Exl may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Exl on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Exl on the liver.
What is the effect of Exl on the Heart?
You can take Exl without any fear of damage to the heart.
Exl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Exl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Exl habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Exl has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Exl can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Exl is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Exl is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Exl
Taking Exl with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Exl
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Exl and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, Exl does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Exl. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Exl can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).
Yes, Exl can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Exl along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Exl might affect hormonal birth control because it can cause decreases in estrogen reabsorption and reduction in the efficacy of combined oral contraceptives (estrogen and progesterone).
Yes, Exl can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312
