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Safex (Thrift), a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Safex (Thrift) have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Safex (Thrift) depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Safex (Thrift) side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Safex (Thrift) are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Safex (Thrift) has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Safex (Thrift)'s effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Safex (Thrift) have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Safex (Thrift) with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Safex (Thrift) is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Safex (Thrift) 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Safex (Thrift) is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Safex (Thrift) safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Safex (Thrift) safely.
Is the use of Safex (Thrift) safe during breastfeeding?
Safex (Thrift) is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Safex (Thrift) on the Kidneys?
Safex (Thrift) has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Safex (Thrift) on the Liver?
Using Safex (Thrift) does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Safex (Thrift) on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Safex (Thrift) for the heart.
Safex (Thrift) 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 Safex (Thrift) unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Safex (Thrift) habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Safex (Thrift) has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Safex (Thrift) you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Safex (Thrift) should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Safex (Thrift) cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Safex (Thrift)
You can take Safex (Thrift) with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Safex (Thrift)
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Safex (Thrift) and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Safex (Thrift) can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Safex (Thrift) 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.
Yes Safex (Thrift) 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.
No, you can not buy Safex (Thrift) 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.
Safex (Thrift) 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
7 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-309
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)
