Cefoxim 500 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Cefoxim 500 Tablet Information

Cefoxim 500 Tablet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Cefoxim 500 Tablet have also been explained below.

The correct dosage of Cefoxim 500 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. 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.

Some other side effects of Cefoxim 500 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Cefoxim 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Cefoxim 500 Tablet has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Cefoxim 500 Tablet related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Cefoxim 500 Tablet have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Cefoxim 500 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cefoxim 500 Tablet is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Cefoxim Benefits & Uses
Cefoxim Dosage & How to Take
Cefoxim Side Effects
Cefoxim Related Warnings
Cefoxim Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Cefoxim
Cefoxim Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Cefoxim 500 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Cefoxim 500 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Cefoxim 500 Tablet 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 500 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Cefoxim 500 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Cefoxim is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Cefoxim 500 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Cefoxim does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefoxim 500 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Cefoxim has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Cefoxim 500 Tablet on the Liver?

Using Cefoxim does not have any harmful effects on the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Cefoxim 500 Tablet on the Heart?

Cefoxim is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Cefoxim 500 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefoxim 500 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes
Sexually transmitted diseases

Frequently asked Questions about Cefoxim 500 Tablet

Is this Cefoxim 500 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Cefoxim 500 Tablet.

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

After taking Cefoxim 500 Tablet, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Cefoxim 500 Tablet can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Cefoxim 500 Tablet is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Cefoxim 500 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Cefoxim 500 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Cefoxim 500 Tablet

You can take Cefoxim 500 Tablet with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefoxim 500 Tablet

Information about the interaction of Cefoxim 500 Tablet and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Cefoxim 500 Tablet

Question over 4 years ago

Does Cefoxim treat strep throat?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefoxim can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes.

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Cefoxim work?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

Cefoxim contains cefuroxime which is a broad-spectrum antibiotic that is active against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies. Cefoxim is effective against a wide range of both gram negative and gram positive bacteria such as Moraxella catarrhalis, Escherichia coli, Haemophilus influenzae, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus pneumoniae, and Klebsiella pneumoniae.

Question over 4 years ago

Is Cefoxim an antiboitic?

Dr. Vipin Khadse MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefoxim is an antibiotic. It contains cefotaxime which is a broad spectrum antibiotic that belongs to the class of drugs known as cephalosporins. It is a prescription drug which is used for the prevention and treatment of various bacterial infections.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Cefoxim cover pseudomonas?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

No, Cefoxim does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Cefoxim. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can Cefoxim treat UTI?

Dr. Bharat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Cefoxim can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections which is an infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae. It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.