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Cefilife is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Cefilife have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Cefilife is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
While these are the most often observed Cefilife side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Such side effects of Cefilife normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefilife is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Cefilife has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefilife related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Cefilife have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Cefilife with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefilife is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cefilife 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 Cefilife safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefilife safely.
Is the use of Cefilife safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefilife.
What is the effect of Cefilife on the Kidneys?
Cefilife has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefilife on the Liver?
Cefilife does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cefilife on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefilife for the heart.
Cefilife 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 Cefilife unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefilife habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cefilife.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefilife as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Cefilife only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefilife cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cefilife
It is safe to take Cefilife with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefilife
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefilife and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
No, you can not buy Cefilife 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.
Cefilife works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
Avoid taking Cefilife with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.
Cefilife 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.
Cefilife 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.
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)