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Gixime is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Gixime depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Gixime 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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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Gixime safe for pregnant women?
Gixime is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Gixime safe during breastfeeding?
Gixime does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Gixime on the Kidneys?
Gixime has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Gixime on the Liver?
Gixime is completely safe for the liver.
What is the effect of Gixime on the Heart?
You can take Gixime without any fear of damage to the heart.
Gixime 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 Gixime unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Gixime habit forming or addictive?
Gixime is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Gixime you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Gixime should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Gixime is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Gixime
Some foods when eaten with Gixime can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Gixime
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Gixime.
Yes Gixime 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.
Gixime 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.
Yes, Gixime can be taken for a cough, if it is associated with infection caused by bacteria. But check with your doctor once for other better medications for treating cough completely.
Discontinuing Gixime in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
Gixime can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
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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)