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Cix is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Urinary Tract Infection, Bacterial Infections. The alternative uses of Cix have also been explained below.
The right dosage of Cix depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Cix as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Cix 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.
It is also important to note that Cix has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Cix related warnings talks about Cix's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Arrhythmia, Heart Disease, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Cix since this can cause severe adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Cix are listed in the contraindications section below.
Besides this, Cix may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Cix is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Cix 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 |
Adult |
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Geriatric |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Cix safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Cix. It is best to stop taking Cix immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Cix safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Cix. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Cix on the Kidneys?
Cix rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Cix on the Liver?
Cix has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Cix on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Cix on the heart have been reported.
Cix 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 Cix unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Cix habit forming or addictive?
You may get addicted to Cix. Therefore, before taking it, consult your doctor.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Cix you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, Cix is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Cix cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Cix
Taking Cix with food can show serious side effects. Consult the doctor to avoid this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Cix
Consuming Cix with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Cix is not recommended as the first-line of a drug for treating a sinus infection. However, if there are no other alternatives available then you can take it. Keep your doctor informed.
Cix used to treat several bacterial infections, like urinary tract infection (UTI), pneumonia, bone, and joint infection, endocarditis, gastroenteritis, otitis externa, prostatitis, anthrax, and bacterial infection of the eye. It is not effective for treating any viral infections such as cold, and flu.
Yes, you can take Cix for UTI infection. It is the first-line drug for treating UTI infection. It is active against the bacteria which causes UTI infection. However, you must follow all the instruction and direction written on the prescription and do not discontinue medication without consulting your doctor.
It is recommended to avoid taking Cix with ibuprofen, because it may increase the risk of side effects associated with the central nervous system. Hence you must consult a doctor before taking these two medicines together.
Cix should not be taken together. Harmful drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. Please let your doctor know that you are on warfarin if he/she has prescribed Cix to you.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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