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Cefsafe is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. The alternative uses of Cefsafe have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Cefsafe depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Cefsafe can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Cefsafe normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Cefsafe is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Cefsafe's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Cefsafe related warnings section.
Other contraindications of Cefsafe have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Cefsafe may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
You should also be aware that Cefsafe is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Cefsafe 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 |
| Adult(Male) |
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| Geriatric |
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| Adult(Female) |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| Adult |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Cefsafe safe for pregnant women?
Cefsafe is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Cefsafe safe during breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding women can safely use Cefsafe.
What is the effect of Cefsafe on the Kidneys?
Cefsafe rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cefsafe on the Liver?
Cefsafe does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Cefsafe on the Heart?
Cefsafe is completely safe for the heart.
Cefsafe should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Cefsafe unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cefsafe habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Cefsafe has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Cefsafe can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Cefsafe only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Cefsafe for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Cefsafe
Taking Cefsafe with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cefsafe
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Cefsafe and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Cefsafe 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.
Yes, Cefsafe can treat gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted infection caused by bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae which provides relief to the patient from fever, painful urination and abnormal discharge from reproductive organs (penis or vagina).
Yes, Cefsafe can be taken with paracetamol. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Cefsafe along with paracetamol if it does not exceed recommended doses.
Yes, Cefsafe 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.
Cefsafe 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. Cefsafe 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.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312
