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Swicexin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Swicexin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Swicexin. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Swicexin also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Swicexin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Swicexin are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Swicexin's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Swicexin related warnings talks about Swicexin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Swicexin contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Swicexin have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Swicexin is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Swicexin 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Swicexin is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Swicexin safe for pregnant women?
Swicexin is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Swicexin safe during breastfeeding?
Swicexin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Swicexin on the Kidneys?
Swicexin rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Swicexin on the Liver?
Swicexin does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Swicexin on the Heart?
Using Swicexin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.
Swicexin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Swicexin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Swicexin habit forming or addictive?
Swicexin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Swicexin since it does not cause drowsiness.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Swicexin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Swicexin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Swicexin
Taking Swicexin with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Swicexin
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Swicexin with alcohol will be.
No, Swicexin does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Swicexin. Hence, it is not recommended to use this drug for the treatment of the infection caused by Enterococcus faecalis.
Yes, Swicexin can be taken with prednisone. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Swicexin along with prednisone.
Take Swicexin as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects.
Yes, Swicexin has been reported to cause diarrhoea. It is a common side effect of this drug. Drink plenty of fluids while you are taking this medicine. If you are experiencing severe diarrhoea after taking this drug, consult your doctor immediately without any further delay.
Swicexin is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful for patients to take this medicine without the doctor's advice.
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B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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