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Zefikay is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Zefikay have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Zefikay is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Zefikay as well, which are listed below. Normally, these side effects of Zefikay are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zefikay is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Zefikay related warnings talks about Zefikay's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Zefikay contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Zefikay have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Zefikay is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Zefikay 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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Is the use of Zefikay safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Zefikay safely.
Is the use of Zefikay safe during breastfeeding?
Zefikay is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Zefikay on the Kidneys?
Zefikay rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Zefikay on the Liver?
Zefikay is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Zefikay on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Zefikay for the heart.
Zefikay 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 Zefikay unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Zefikay habit forming or addictive?
Zefikay is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Zefikay. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Zefikay is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Zefikay for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Zefikay
Taking Zefikay with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Zefikay
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Zefikay with alcohol will be.
Zefikay 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.
Yes Zefikay 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.
Yes, Zefikay is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
Yes, Zefikay 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.
Zefikay 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.
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References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)