Em Infusion

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Em Infusion

500 ml Infusion in 1 Bottle
₹ 22
500 ML INFUSION | 1 Bottle
₹ 22
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Em Information

Em is a prescription medicine that is available as a Infusion. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Other than this, Em has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.

The right dosage of Em 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.

While these are the most often observed Em side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Em go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Furthermore, you should know that effect of Em is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Em has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Em related warnings section.

Other contraindications of Em have been discussed in the sections ahead.

Drug interactions for Em have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.

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



Em Benefits & Uses

Em is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Em 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

Em Related Warnings

  • Is the use of Em safe for pregnant women?


    Em is safe to take during pregnancy.

    Safe
  • Is the use of Em safe during breastfeeding?


    Em does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Em on the Kidneys?


    Em may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

    Mild
  • What is the effect of Em on the Liver?


    Em does not damage the liver.

    Safe
  • What is the effect of Em on the Heart?


    Using Em does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

    Safe


Severe Interaction of Em with Other Drugs

Em should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Moderate



Em Contraindications

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



Frequently asked Questions about Em

  • Is this Em habit forming or addictive?


    Forming a habit of Em has not been reported.

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


    No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Em as you may feel sleepy.

    Dangerous
  • Is it safe?


    Em should be used only after doctor's advice.

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


    No, Em cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

    No

Em Interactions with Food and Alcohol

  • Interaction between Food and Em


    Taking Em with food does not cause any problems.

    Safe
  • Interaction between Alcohol and Em


    Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Em.

    Unknown


Frequently asked Questions about Em

Question over 5 years ago

How to use Em?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Em 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. 

Question over 5 years ago

Is Em good for tooth infection?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

Yes, Em can treat tooth infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Em cause diarrhea?

Dr. Manju Shekhawat MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Em can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest. 

Question almost 6 years ago

What is Em?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Em 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.

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take Em with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Em can be taken with paracetamol, no clinically significant interactions are seen between these two. However, it doesn't mean that no interaction exists between them. Please talk to your doctor before consuming these two medicines at the same time.



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This medicine data has been created by -

Vikas Chauhan

B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience


References

April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 307-309

KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 728

US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)



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