Cefilife Dry Syrup: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefilife Dry Syrup Information

Cefilife Dry Syrup is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Other than this, Cefilife Dry Syrup has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The optimal dosage of Cefilife Dry Syrup is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefilife Dry Syrup as well, which are listed below. Such side effects of Cefilife Dry Syrup normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefilife Dry Syrup is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Cefilife Dry Syrup's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefilife Dry Syrup related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Cefilife Dry Syrup have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Cefilife Dry Syrup may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefilife Dry Syrup is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Cefilife Benefits & Uses
Cefilife Dosage & How to Take
Cefilife Side Effects
Cefilife Related Warnings
Cefilife Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cefilife
Cefilife Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cefilife Dry Syrup Benefits & Uses

Cefilife Dry Syrup 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

Cefilife Dry Syrup 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	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 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: 8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Infant (1 month to 2 years)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg/kg Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefilife Dry Syrup Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefilife Dry Syrup safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Cefilife in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Cefilife Dry Syrup safe during breastfeeding?

Cefilife does not show any harmful effects in lactating women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefilife Dry Syrup on the Kidneys?

Cefilife rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefilife Dry Syrup on the Liver?

There are no any side effects of Cefilife on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefilife Dry Syrup on the Heart?

Cefilife is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Cefilife Dry Syrup Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefilife Dry Syrup 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 Cefilife Dry Syrup

Is this Cefilife Dry Syrup habit forming or addictive?

Cefilife Dry Syrup is not addictive in nature.

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

After taking Cefilife Dry Syrup you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cefilife Dry Syrup only as per medical advice.

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

No, Cefilife Dry Syrup cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cefilife Dry Syrup Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefilife Dry Syrup

Taking Cefilife Dry Syrup with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefilife Dry Syrup

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefilife Dry Syrup.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefilife Dry Syrup

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I buy Cefilife over-the-counter?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Cefilife over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.

Question over 5 years ago

How does Cefilife works?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Cefilife works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefilife with azithromycin?

Dr. Joydeep Sarkar MBBS , Internal Medicine

Avoid taking Cefilife 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.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Cefilife?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Cefilife 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.

Question about 5 years ago

How to use Cefilife?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Cefilife 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.