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Cefizan is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefizan have also been mentioned below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Cefizan. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Cefizan side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cefizan go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefizan is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Cefizan related warnings talks about Cefizan's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Some other conditions that can be affected by Cefizan are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Cefizan with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefizan is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cefizan 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 Cefizan safe for pregnant women?
Cefizan is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Cefizan safe during breastfeeding?
Cefizan is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Cefizan on the Kidneys?
Cefizan may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefizan on the Liver?
Cefizan is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Cefizan on the Heart?
Cefizan is not harmful for the heart.
Cefizan 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 Cefizan unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefizan habit forming or addictive?
Cefizan does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefizan as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Cefizan should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cefizan is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefizan
Taking Cefizan with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefizan
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Cefizan.
Yes, Cefizan is safe to use, if taken prescribed quantity for the prescribed duration as directed by a doctor. However, few known side effects are observed such as stomach upset, nausea. vomiting, and bleeding. If you are experiencing any of the above-mentioned side effects inform your doctor immediately.
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.
Discontinuing Cefizan 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.
Cefizan 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.
Cefizan 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.
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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)
