Bumper Offer - Urjas oil Just @ Rs. 1
Xim is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Suspension. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Xim also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Xim depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Xim as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Xim 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Xim is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Xim's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Xim contraindications section.
Besides this, Xim may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Xim, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Xim 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 |
| Adult |
|
| Geriatric |
|
| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
|
| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
|
| Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
|
Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Xim is used -
Severe
Mild
Is the use of Xim safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Xim in pregnant women.
Is the use of Xim safe during breastfeeding?
Xim does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Xim on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Xim on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Xim on the Liver?
Xim does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Xim on the Heart?
You can take Xim without any fear of damage to the heart.
Xim 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 Xim unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Xim habit forming or addictive?
Xim is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Xim you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Xim only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Xim is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Xim
It is safe to take Xim with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Xim
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Xim with alcohol.
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)
