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Axicef 500 Mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Axicef 500 Mg Tablet have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Axicef 500 Mg Tablet depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Axicef 500 Mg Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Axicef 500 Mg Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
It is also important to note that Axicef 500 Mg Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Axicef 500 Mg Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Axicef 500 Mg Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Axicef 500 Mg Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Axicef 500 Mg Tablet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Axicef 500 Mg Tablet 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 Axicef 500 Mg Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Axicef is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Axicef 500 Mg Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Axicef does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Axicef 500 Mg Tablet on the Kidneys?
Axicef rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Axicef 500 Mg Tablet on the Liver?
Axicef is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Axicef 500 Mg Tablet on the Heart?
Using Axicef does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Axicef 500 Mg Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Axicef 500 Mg Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Axicef 500 Mg Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Axicef 500 Mg Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Axicef 500 Mg Tablet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Axicef 500 Mg Tablet for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Axicef 500 Mg Tablet
Taking Axicef 500 Mg Tablet with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Axicef 500 Mg Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Axicef 500 Mg Tablet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Axicef 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.
Yes Axicef 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, Axicef 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.
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.
Avoid taking Axicef with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.
This medicine data has been created by -
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