Zoftax O 100 Mg Tablet DT: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Zoftax O Information

Zoftax O is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet, Syrup. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Zoftax O have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Zoftax O depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Zoftax O can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Zoftax O normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Zoftax O is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Zoftax O's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

The section on Zoftax O contraindications lists all such conditions.

Drug interactions for Zoftax O have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

In addition to the above precautions for Zoftax O, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.

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

Zoftax O Benefits & Uses

Zoftax O is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
Gonorrhea
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Throat Infection
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Pneumonia
Kidney Infection
Skin Infections
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Zoftax O 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: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Zoftax O Related Warnings

Is the use of Zoftax O safe for pregnant women?

Zoftax O is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Zoftax O safe during breastfeeding?

Zoftax O does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Zoftax O on the Kidneys?

Zoftax O rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Zoftax O on the Liver?

Zoftax O does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Zoftax O on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Zoftax O for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Zoftax O with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Zoftax O Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Zoftax O 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

Frequently asked Questions about Zoftax O

Is this Zoftax O habit forming or addictive?

Zoftax O is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Zoftax O, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Zoftax O can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Zoftax O is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

No, Zoftax O cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Zoftax O Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Zoftax O

Taking Zoftax O with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Zoftax O

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Zoftax O with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Zoftax O

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Zoftax O with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Zoftax O 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Zoftax O good for tooth infection?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Zoftax O can treat tooth infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Zoftax O treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Zoftax O 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.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Zoftax O for cough?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Zoftax O can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Zoftax O?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Zoftax O 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.