Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet Information

Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Other than this, Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The correct dosage of Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. These side effects of Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet related warnings section.

The section on Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug reaction of Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

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

Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet Benefits & Uses

Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet 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(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 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: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet is used -

Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Xorimax is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Xorimax does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?

Xorimax may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?

Xorimax is not harmful for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?

Using Xorimax does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet with Other Drugs

Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet

Is this Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet

It is safe to take Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Xorimax 500 Mg Tablet

Question almost 7 years ago

What is Xorimax?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Xorimax is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.

Question over 6 years ago

Does Xorimax cover anaerobes?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Xorimax covers some anaerobes such as Peptococcus niger but most strains of Clostridium difficile and Bacteroides fragilis are generally found to be resistant to Xorimax.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Xorimax treat gonorrhea?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Xorimax 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).

Question over 5 years ago

Is Xorimax an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Xorimax is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.

Question over 6 years ago

Does Xorimax cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Xorimax does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Xorimax. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.