Maxcef: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Maxcef Information

Maxcef is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Maxcef also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Maxcef 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.

Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Maxcef as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Maxcef are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

In addition, Maxcef's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Maxcef's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.

Maxcef is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Jaundice as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Maxcef contraindications section.

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

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Maxcef is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

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

Maxcef Benefits & Uses

Maxcef is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Sinusitis (Read More - Home remedies for sinusitis)
Tonsillitis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis
Skin Infections
Throat Infection
Gonorrhea
Ear Infection
Impetigo

Maxcef 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: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 250 mg cefuroxime and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 250 mg cefuroxime and 125 mg clavulanic acid
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: strength 250 mg cefuroxime and 125 mg clavulanic acid

Maxcef Related Warnings

Is the use of Maxcef safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Maxcef in pregnant women.
Is the use of Maxcef safe during breastfeeding?

Maxcef is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Maxcef on the Kidneys?

Maxcef has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Maxcef on the Liver?

Maxcef is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Maxcef on the Heart?

Maxcef is completely safe for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Maxcef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Amiloride

Methotrexate

Moderate

Warfarin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Mild

Allopurinol

Maxcef Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Maxcef unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases
Asthma
Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Jaundice

Frequently asked Questions about Maxcef

Is this Maxcef habit forming or addictive?

Maxcef is not addictive in nature.

Maxcef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Maxcef

When consumed with certain foods, Maxcef may take longer to have an effect. Contact your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Maxcef

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Maxcef with alcohol will be.

Frequently asked Questions about Maxcef

Question about 4 years ago

Does Maxcef treat gonorrhea?

Dr. Manoj Meena MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Maxcef can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).

Question over 4 years ago

Does Maxcef cause weight loss?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Maxcef does not cause weight loss, weight loss has rarely been associated with this drug. However, if you are experiencing unusual weight loss and you are in doubt that Maxcef is causing weight loss then discuss with your doctor instantly.

Question over 4 years ago

Does Maxcef affect hemoglobin?

Yes, Maxcef can affect hemoglobin, it causes decreased hemoglobin in blood but this occurs rarely. It is a known side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind this is unknown.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I discontinue Maxcef on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Discontinuing Maxcef on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance and infection relapse. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor if you have decided to discontinue this medicine.

Question almost 4 years ago

Is Maxcef an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Maxcef is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.