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Eficef is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Syrup. Eficef also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Eficef is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Eficef have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Eficef 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.
In addition, Eficef's effect is Mild during pregnancy and Moderate for lactating mothers. It is important to know if Eficef has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Eficef related warnings section.
Eficef is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Jaundice are examples of such conditions. The section on Eficef contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Eficef have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Eficef is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Eficef 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 |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Eficef safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may get mild side effects from Eficef.
Is the use of Eficef safe during breastfeeding?
Eficef can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Eficef on the Kidneys?
Eficef may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Eficef on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Eficef. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Eficef on the Heart?
Eficef is rarely harmful for the heart.
Eficef 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 Eficef unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Eficef habit forming or addictive?
Eficef does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Eficef
Taking Eficef with food does not harm your health.
Interaction between Alcohol and Eficef
Information about the interaction of Eficef and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Vantin® (cefpodoxime proxetil )
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-311