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Cefocef Dxl is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. The alternative uses of Cefocef Dxl have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Cefocef Dxl depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Cefocef Dxl include Abdominal cramp, Soft stools. Some other side effects of Cefocef Dxl have been listed ahead. These side effects of Cefocef Dxl 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.
In addition, Cefocef Dxl's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cefocef Dxl has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefocef Dxl related warnings section.
Cefocef Dxl is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Neutropenia as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Cefocef Dxl have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug reaction of Cefocef Dxl with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefocef Dxl is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Cefocef Dxl is used to treat the following -
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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Is the use of Cefocef Dxl safe for pregnant women?
No research has not been done till date on the safety of Cefocef DXL for pregnant women. So its effects on pregnant women are unknown.
Is the use of Cefocef Dxl safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Cefocef DXL in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Cefocef DXL is unavailable.
What is the effect of Cefocef Dxl on the Kidneys?
There is no research available on the side effects of Cefocef DXL on kidney. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Cefocef Dxl on the Liver?
In the absence of any scientific study on the side effects of Cefocef DXL on the liver, information on safety of Cefocef DXL for liver is unavailable.
What is the effect of Cefocef Dxl on the Heart?
Side effects of Cefocef DXL on heart are unknown because research on this has not been conducted yet.
Cefocef Dxl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefocef Dxl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefocef Dxl habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Cefocef Dxl.
Interaction between Food and Cefocef Dxl
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Cefocef Dxl together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefocef Dxl
Information about the interaction of Cefocef Dxl and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Cefocef DXL 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.
Cefocef DXL 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.
Yes, Cefocef DXL can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.
Yes, Cefocef DXL 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.
Cefocef DXL and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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