Cefoxim La: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefoxim La Information

Cefoxim La is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Cefoxim La have also been mentioned below.

The correct dosage of Cefoxim La depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

While these are the most often observed Cefoxim La side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Cefoxim La are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.

It is also important to note that Cefoxim La has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cefoxim La has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefoxim La related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Cefoxim La have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Besides this, Cefoxim La may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Cefoxim La is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.

Cefoxim La Benefits & Uses
Cefoxim La Dosage & How to Take
Cefoxim La Side Effects
Cefoxim La Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Cefoxim La with Other Drugs
Cefoxim La Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cefoxim La
Cefoxim La Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cefoxim La Benefits & Uses

Cefoxim La is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefoxim La Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult(Male)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Gonorrhea Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 1 g Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: once only Course Duration: 1 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult	Disease: Tonsillitis Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Ear Infection (Otitis Media) Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 250 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 12 hourly Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Cefoxim La Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefoxim La safe for pregnant women?

Cefoxim La is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Cefoxim La safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefoxim La.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefoxim La on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Cefoxim La on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefoxim La on the Liver?

Cefoxim La is completely safe for the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefoxim La on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Cefoxim La for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Cefoxim La with Other Drugs

Cefoxim La should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Cefoxim La Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefoxim La unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cefoxim La

Is this Cefoxim La habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Cefoxim La.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Cefoxim La as you may feel sleepy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Cefoxim La only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Cefoxim La cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Cefoxim La Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefoxim La

You can take Cefoxim La with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefoxim La

Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Cefoxim La with alcohol.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefoxim La

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Cefoxim La?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Cefoxim La is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.

Question over 4 years ago

Can Cefoxim La treat typhoid?

Dr. Sangita Shah MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefoxim La can treat typhoid fever. It has been found to be very effective in the treatment of typhoid caused by Salmonella typhi.

Question over 4 years ago

Can I take Cefoxim La with paracetamol?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefoxim La can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cefoxim La along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefoxim La cover enterococcus?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

No, Cefoxim La does not cover Enterococcus faecalis. They are generally found to be resistant to Cefoxim La. However antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefoxim La contain penicillin?

Dr. Saikat Mukherjee MBBS , General Physician

No, Cefoxim La does not penicillin. It contains cefotaxime which belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which covers a wide range of bacteria which are generally found to be resistant to penicillin.