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Ceficin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Ceficin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The right dosage of Ceficin depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Ceficin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. These side effects of Ceficin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Ceficin's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Ceficin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Ceficin are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Ceficin 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 Ceficin is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ceficin 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Ceficin safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Ceficin in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ceficin safe during breastfeeding?
Ceficin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ceficin on the Kidneys?
Ceficin may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ceficin on the Liver?
Ceficin is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ceficin on the Heart?
You can take Ceficin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Ceficin 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 Ceficin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ceficin habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Ceficin is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Ceficin. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Ceficin only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Ceficin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Ceficin
It is safe to take Ceficin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ceficin
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Ceficin and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Discontinuing Ceficin in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Ceficin 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.
Ceficin 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.
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.
Ceficin 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.
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
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)