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Cefimed 200 Tablet is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Other than this, Cefimed 200 Tablet has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The optimal dosage of Cefimed 200 Tablet 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. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefimed 200 Tablet can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefimed 200 Tablet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefimed 200 Tablet is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Cefimed 200 Tablet related warnings talks about Cefimed 200 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefimed 200 Tablet are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Cefimed 200 Tablet with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Cefimed 200 Tablet, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Cefimed 200 Tablet 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 Cefimed 200 Tablet safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Cefimed safely.
Is the use of Cefimed 200 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?
Cefimed is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefimed 200 Tablet on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Cefimed on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Cefimed 200 Tablet on the Liver?
Cefimed is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefimed 200 Tablet on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Cefimed for the heart.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefimed 200 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefimed 200 Tablet habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Cefimed 200 Tablet is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Cefimed 200 Tablet. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cefimed 200 Tablet only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefimed 200 Tablet is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefimed 200 Tablet
Taking Cefimed 200 Tablet with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefimed 200 Tablet
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cefimed 200 Tablet with alcohol.
Cefimed 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.
Cefimed 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.
Yes, Cefimed can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.
Yes, Cefimed can be taken with augmentin, 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.
Cefimed 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)