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Aircef Benefits & Uses

Aircef is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Ear Infection
Tonsillitis
Bronchitis
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
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 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 over 5 years ago

Does Aircef cause stomach upset?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Aircef?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Aircef can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Aircef for cough?

ravi udawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Aircef 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.

Question almost 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.