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Cefde Syrup is a prescription drug, available for use as Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefde Syrup have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefde Syrup. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cefde Syrup as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Cefde Syrup 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.
It is also important to note that Cefde Syrup has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cefde Syrup has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefde Syrup related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Cefde Syrup contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Cefde Syrup have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefde Syrup is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cefde Syrup 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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Is the use of Cefde Syrup safe for pregnant women?
Cefde is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cefde Syrup safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefde.
What is the effect of Cefde Syrup on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefde on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefde Syrup on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Cefde on the liver.
What is the effect of Cefde Syrup on the Heart?
Cefde is not harmful for the heart.
Cefde Syrup should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefde Syrup unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefde Syrup habit forming or addictive?
Cefde Syrup does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cefde Syrup. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cefde Syrup only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefde Syrup cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cefde Syrup
Taking Cefde Syrup with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefde Syrup
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Cefde Syrup with alcohol will be.
Cefde is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Yes Cefde 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.
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.
Cefde 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.
Cefde 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-309
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)