Hifen Lxx: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Hifen Lxx Information

Hifen Lxx is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Hifen Lxx have also been mentioned below.

The right dosage of Hifen Lxx depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. 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.

Common side effects of Hifen Lxx include Abdominal cramp, Soft stools. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Hifen Lxx can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Hifen Lxx normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Hifen Lxx is Unknown for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Hifen Lxx has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Hifen Lxx related warnings section.

Hifen Lxx is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Hifen Lxx have been discussed in the sections ahead.

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

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

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

Hifen Lxx Benefits & Uses

Hifen Lxx is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Ear Infection
Pneumonia
Tonsillitis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Bronchitis
Bacterial Infections
Skin Infections
Throat Infection
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Hifen Lxx 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: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefixime, 90 million spores lactobacillus and 500 mg dicloxacillin
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefixime, 90 million spores lactobacillus and 500 mg dicloxacillin
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: strength 200 mg cefixime, 90 million spores lactobacillus and 500 mg dicloxacillin

Hifen Lxx Related Warnings

Is the use of Hifen Lxx safe for pregnant women?

No research has not been done till date on the safety of Hifen Lxx for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Hifen Lxx safe during breastfeeding?

No research work has been carried out till date on effect of Hifen Lxx on breastfeeding women. So it is not known whether taking Hifen Lxx will cause side effects or not.
What is the effect of Hifen Lxx on the Kidneys?

In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Hifen Lxx on kidney, information on safety of Hifen Lxx for kidney is unavailable.
What is the effect of Hifen Lxx on the Liver?

So far, no research has been carried out on the effects of Hifen Lxx on the liver. So it is not known whether taking Hifen Lxx will affect the liver or not.
What is the effect of Hifen Lxx on the Heart?

Information about safety of Hifen Lxx for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.

Severe Interaction of Hifen Lxx with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Warfarin

Dichlorobenzyl alcohol

Moderate

Mild

Probenecid

Hifen Lxx Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Hifen Lxx 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
Asthma
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Cystic Fibrosis
Heart Disease
Neutropenia
Gastritis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Hifen Lxx

Is this Hifen Lxx habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Hifen Lxx is addictive.

Hifen Lxx Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Hifen Lxx

There is no information on the effects of taking Hifen Lxx with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Hifen Lxx

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Hifen Lxx.

Frequently asked Questions about Hifen Lxx

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Hifen Lxx without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Hifen Lxx is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.

Question almost 5 years ago

Is Hifen Lxx good for tooth infection?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Hifen Lxx with amoxicillin?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Hifen Lxx and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

What is Hifen Lxx?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Hifen Lxx 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 almost 5 years ago

Can I take Hifen Lxx for cough?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Hifen Lxx 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.