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Co Force is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Secondary and off-label uses of Co Force have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Co Force is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Co Force can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Co Force go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Co Force is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Co Force related warnings talks about Co Force's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) must refrain from the use of Co Force since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Co Force contraindications section.
Besides this, Co Force may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Co Force is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Co Force 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 |
Is the use of Co Force safe for pregnant women?
Co Force can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Co Force right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Co Force safe during breastfeeding?
If you are breastfeeding, you may experience some harmful effects of Co Force. In case you experience any of these, discontinue its use until you consult your doctor.
What is the effect of Co Force on the Kidneys?
Co Force rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Co Force on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Co Force on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Co Force on the Heart?
Co Force may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Co Force should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Co Force unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Co Force habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Co Force has not been reported.
Interaction between Food and Co Force
Taking Co Force with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Co Force
Taking Co Force with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Co Force 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, Co Force can treat tooth infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
Co Force is a brand name for cefixime. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medication called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic, used for treating bacterial infections, such as bronchitis, gonorrhea, respiratory, ear, throat, and urinary tract infection.
Yes Co Force is used to treat typhoid fever. It is second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then this drug is found to be very effective to give symptomatic relief during typhoid.
Co Force is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting doctor. It can be harmful for people to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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