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Aircef Benefits & Uses

Aircef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
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 (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Typhoid Fever (Read More - Home remedies for typhoid fever)
Neutropenia
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Peritonitis

Aircef 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: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Sinusitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 7 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Aircef Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Aircef is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
पेट दर्द
Swelling

Moderate

Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)

Mild

Rash
Headache
पेट की गैस
Dyspepsia
Urticaria
Maculopapular rash

Aircef Related Warnings

Is the use of Aircef safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Aircef safely.

Safe
Is the use of Aircef safe during breastfeeding?

Aircef is safe for breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Aircef on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Aircef on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Aircef on the Liver?

Using Aircef does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Aircef on the Heart?

Aircef is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Aircef with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Cholera Vaccine

Moderate

Aircef Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Aircef 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 Aircef

Is this Aircef habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Aircef has not been reported.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Aircef. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Aircef only as per medical advice.

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

No, Aircef cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Aircef Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Aircef

Taking Aircef with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Aircef

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

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Aircef

Question about 6 years ago

What is Aircef?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Aircef 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 over 5 years ago

Can I take Aircef with amoxicillin?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Aircef 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

Is Aircef good for tooth infection?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

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

Question over 5 years ago

Does Aircef treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Aircef is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I buy Aircef over-the-counter?

Dr. Anand Singh MBBS , General Physician

No, you can not buy Aircef 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.