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Maxcef

  • Manufactured by: Akumentis Healthcare Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Cefuroxime (500 mg) + Clavulanic Acid (125 mg)

Maxcef

Prescription Required

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  • Manufactured by: Akumentis Healthcare Ltd
  • Contains / Salt: Cefuroxime (500 mg) + Clavulanic Acid (125 mg)

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Maxcef Information

Maxcef is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Maxcef also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Maxcef depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Maxcef as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Maxcef are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Maxcef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Maxcef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Maxcef is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Maxcef contraindications section.

Besides this, Maxcef may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Maxcef is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

  1. Maxcef Benefits & Uses
  2. Maxcef Dosage & How to Take
  3. Maxcef Side Effects
  4. Maxcef Related Warnings
  5. Severe Interaction of Maxcef with Other Drugs
  6. Maxcef Contraindications
  7. Frequently asked Questions about Maxcef
  8. Maxcef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Maxcef Benefits & Uses

Maxcef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

  • Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
  • Tonsillitis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
  • Bronchitis
  • Skin Infections
  • Throat Infection
  • Gonorrhea
  • Ear Infection
  • Impetigo

Maxcef 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: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: strength 250 mg cefuroxime and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Adult
  • Disease: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: strength 250 mg cefuroxime and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Geriatric
  • Disease: Sinusitis
  • Before or After Meal: Either
  • Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg
  • Dosage Form: Tablet
  • Dosage Route: Oral
  • Frequency: 2 daily
  • Course Duration: 10 days
  • Special Instructions: strength 250 mg cefuroxime and 125 mg clavulanic acid

Maxcef Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Maxcef is used -

Mild

  • मुंह के छाले (और पढ़ें - मुंह के छाले के घरेलू उपाय)
  • योनि सूजन

Maxcef Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Maxcef safe for pregnant women?


    Pregnant women can take Maxcef without worrying about any side effects.

  • Is the use of Maxcef safe during breastfeeding?


    Maxcef does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

  • What is the effect of Maxcef on the Kidneys?


    Maxcef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

  • What is the effect of Maxcef on the Liver?


    Maxcef is completely safe for the liver.

  • What is the effect of Maxcef on the Heart?


    There are no any side effects of Maxcef for the heart.


Severe Interaction of Maxcef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amiloride
  • Amifru 40 Tablet
  • Amifru Plus Tablet
  • Frumide Tablet
  • Biduret Tablet
Methotrexate
  • Mext 7.5 F Combipack
  • Folitrax 7.5 Mg Tablet
  • Folitrax 15 Mg Tablet
  • Folitrax 10 Mg Tablet

Moderate

Warfarin
  • Warf 5 Tablet
  • Warf 1 Tablet
  • Warf 2 Tablet
  • Warf 3 Tablet
Ethinyl Estradiol
  • Ovral L Tablet
  • Krimson 35 Tablet
  • Yamini Tablet
  • Yamini LS Tablet

Mild

Allopurinol
  • Zyloric Tablet
  • Zyloric 300 Tablet
  • Zyrik 100 Tablet
  • Zyrik 300 Tablet

Maxcef Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Maxcef unless your doctor advises you to do so -

  • Kidney Disease
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Gastritis
  • Diabetes
  • Sexually transmitted diseases
  • Asthma
  • Kidney Disease
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Maxcef

  • Is this Maxcef habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Maxcef has not been reported.

Maxcef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Maxcef


    Some foods when eaten with Maxcef can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

  • Interaction between Alcohol and Maxcef


    It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Maxcef and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.


Frequently asked Questions about Maxcef

Question almost 2 years ago

Can I take Maxcef with paracetamol?

ram saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Maxcef can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Maxcef along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses. 

Question almost 3 years ago

Does Maxcef cause weight loss?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Maxcef does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Maxcef is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly. 

Question over 2 years ago

Is Maxcef a sulfa drug?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

No, Maxcef is not a sulfa drug. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.

Question over 3 years ago

Can I discontinue Maxcef on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Maxcef on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question over 2 years ago

Does Maxcef treat gonorrhea?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Maxcef 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).


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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
3 Years of Experience


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

  • 111 people have bought this recently
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