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Faxicad 550 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Hepatic Encephalopathy. The alternative uses of Faxicad 550 Tablet have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Faxicad 550 Tablet. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Faxicad 550 Tablet include Flatulence, Bloating or fullness, Constipation. Some other side effects of Faxicad 550 Tablet have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Faxicad 550 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
In addition, Faxicad 550 Tablet's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Faxicad 550 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Faxicad 550 Tablet related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Faxicad 550 Tablet contraindications section.
Additionally, Faxicad 550 Tablet may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Faxicad 550 Tablet is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Faxicad 550 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 |
Adult |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Faxicad 550 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get severe side effects after taking Faxicad. If you are pregnant, do not take Faxicad without a doctor's advice.
Is the use of Faxicad 550 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Faxicad. It should only be taken after medical advice.
What is the effect of Faxicad 550 Tablet on the Kidneys?
There are no side effects of Faxicad on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Faxicad 550 Tablet on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Faxicad on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Faxicad 550 Tablet on the Heart?
Faxicad is not harmful for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Faxicad 550 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Faxicad 550 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Faxicad 550 Tablet has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Faxicad 550 Tablet does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Yes, Faxicad 550 Tablet is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Faxicad 550 Tablet cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Faxicad 550 Tablet
You can take Faxicad 550 Tablet with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Faxicad 550 Tablet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Faxicad 550 Tablet with alcohol will be.
Discontinuing Faxicad 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.
Faxicad can be taken 2 -3 times a day by mouth or as advised by your doctor. It can be taken with or without food as the presence of food does not affect the absorption of this drug. Precautions must be taken in patients with improper liver function.
Yes, Faxicad is used in the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D). It has been found very effective for IBS-D. Faxicad is given three times a day up to 14 days in patients of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea.
Yes, Faxicad can be taken with amoxicillin. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with amoxicillin then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Usually, Faxicad is given for short-term treatment 2 -14 days which might vary depending on the patient's medical condition. Take Faxicad as directed by your doctor to ensure complete eradication of infection. Do not take this medicine longer than prescribed duration to avoid bacterial resistance.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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