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Grafix is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Grafix have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Grafix. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Grafix side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Grafix go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Grafix is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Grafix's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Grafix related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Grafix have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Grafix may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Grafix is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Grafix 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 Grafix safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Grafix without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Grafix safe during breastfeeding?
Grafix does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Grafix on the Kidneys?
Grafix may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Grafix on the Liver?
Grafix is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Grafix on the Heart?
You can take Grafix without any fear of damage to the heart.
Grafix 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 Grafix unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Grafix habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Grafix.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Grafix, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Grafix can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Grafix only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Grafix for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Grafix
It is safe to take Grafix with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Grafix
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Grafix and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Discontinuing Grafix 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 Grafix 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.
Yes Grafix 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.
Yes, Grafix can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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