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Refexine Information

Refexine is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Syrup, Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Refexine have also been mentioned below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Refexine. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Some other side effects of Refexine have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Refexine normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Refexine is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Refexine has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Refexine related warnings section.

Some other conditions that can be affected by Refexine are listed in the contraindications section below.

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

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Refexine is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Refexine Benefits & Uses
Refexine Dosage & How to Take
Refexine Side Effects
Refexine Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Refexine with Other Drugs
Refexine Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Refexine
Refexine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Refexine Benefits & Uses

Refexine is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Refexine 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
Adult	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Refexine Related Warnings

Is the use of Refexine safe for pregnant women?

Refexine is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Refexine safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Refexine.

Safe
What is the effect of Refexine on the Kidneys?

Refexine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Refexine on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Refexine on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Refexine on the Heart?

Refexine is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Refexine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Refexine Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Kidney Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Drug Allergy
Drug Allergies
Syphilis
Liver Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Refexine

Is this Refexine habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Refexine is addictive.

No
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 Refexine can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Refexine only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Refexine is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Refexine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Refexine

Taking Refexine with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Refexine

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Refexine with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Refexine

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Refexine without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Refexine is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Refexine treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Refexine 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Refexine?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Refexine 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Refexine cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

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.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Refexine works?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Refexine 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.