Skifi Az: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Skifi Az Benefits & Uses

Skifi Az is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Ear Infection
COPD
Pneumonia
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Bacterial Infections
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Skifi Az 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: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 3 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg), Azithromycin (500 mg)/Tablet

Skifi Az Related Warnings

Is the use of Skifi Az safe for pregnant women?

Skifi AZ is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Skifi Az safe during breastfeeding?

Skifi AZ is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Skifi Az on the Kidneys?

Skifi AZ may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Skifi Az on the Liver?

Skifi AZ may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Skifi Az on the Heart?

Very few cases of side effects of Skifi AZ on the heart have been reported.

Severe Interaction of Skifi Az with Other Drugs

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

Life Threatening

Rizatriptan

Sumatriptan

Disopyramide

Sirolimus

Severe

Moderate

Skifi Az Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Skifi Az 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
Liver Disease
Jaundice
Ulcerative Colitis
Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Calcium Deficiency
Potassium Deficiency

Frequently asked Questions about Skifi Az

Is this Skifi Az habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Skifi Az is addictive.

Skifi Az Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Skifi Az

Taking Skifi Az with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Skifi Az

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

Frequently asked Questions about Skifi Az

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Skifi AZ cause diarrhea?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Skifi AZ can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.

Question about 5 years ago

Does Skifi AZ 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 Skifi AZ works?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Skifi AZ 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Skifi AZ with augmentin?

Dr. Abhijit MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Skifi AZ can be taken with augmentin, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Skifi AZ with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Skifi AZ 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.