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Ifimox is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Capsule. It is primarily used for the treatment of Bacterial Infections, Throat Infection, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection. Secondary and off-label uses of Ifimox have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Ifimox 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. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Ifimox have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Ifimox 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Ifimox is Mild for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Ifimox's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Asthma, Eczema must refrain from the use of Ifimox since this can cause severe adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Ifimox contraindications section.
Besides this, Ifimox may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
In addition to the above precautions for Ifimox, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Ifimox is used to treat the following -
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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Infant (1 month to 2 years) |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult(Female) |
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Neonates (0 to 1 month) |
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Is the use of Ifimox safe for pregnant women?
Ifimox has little to no side effects in pregnant women.
Is the use of Ifimox safe during breastfeeding?
Ifimox may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Ifimox on the Kidneys?
Ifimox is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Ifimox on the Liver?
Ifimox is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Ifimox on the Heart?
Ifimox may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Ifimox 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 Ifimox unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ifimox habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Ifimox has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Ifimox since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Ifimox should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Ifimox for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Ifimox
You can take Ifimox with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ifimox
Taking [medicine] and alcohol at the same time may lead to mild side effects. Contact your doctor right away if you observe any side effects.
Ifimox is a brand name for amoxicillin. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of medications called penicillin antibiotic. It is used in the treatment of the number of bacterial infections such as tonsillitis, pneumonia, bronchitis, gonorrhea, and infection of ear, nose, throat, skin, urinary tract. It is also used in combination with other antibiotic medications such as clarithromycin to treat stomach ulcer caused by Helicobacter pylori bacteria.
Yes, Ifimox can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you experience any unpleasant or unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, you can take Ifimox with paracetamol. No clinical drug-drug interactions have observed between them. However, if you feel any side effects after consuming these two medicine at the same time then inform the doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Ifimox can treat ear infection caused by bacteria. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
Discontinuing Ifimox on your own can increase the chances of bacterial resistance. It is recommended that you always consult your doctor before discontinuing medicine on your own.
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; Amoxil (amoxicillin)
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