Offer - Urjas Oil for just ₹ 1
Jifon O is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Jifon O also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The correct dosage of Jifon O depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Some other side effects of Jifon O have been listed ahead. These side effects of Jifon O are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Jifon O is Moderate for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Jifon O's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Jifon O related warnings section.
Jifon O is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG) as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Jifon O are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug reaction of Jifon O with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Jifon O is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Jifon O 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 Jifon O safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Jifon O. It is best to stop taking Jifon O immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Jifon O safe during breastfeeding?
Jifon O may lead to some side effects in breastfeeding women. If you witness any unusal symptoms after taking Jifon O, discontinue its use and call your doctor right away. Follow your doctor's advice regarding the use of Jifon O.
What is the effect of Jifon O on the Kidneys?
Jifon O rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Jifon O on the Liver?
Jifon O has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Jifon O on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Jifon O on the heart have been reported.
Jifon O 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 Jifon O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Jifon O habit forming or addictive?
Jifon O does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Jifon O
Some foods when eaten with Jifon O can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Jifon O
Taking alcohol with Jifon O can be dangerous.
Jifon O 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.
Jifon O 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, Jifon O 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.
Yes, Jifon O 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.
Jifon O works by inhibiting the growth of bacterial cell wall which is essential for the growth of bacteria. Hence, in this way, it prevents us from bacterial infection.
This medicine data has been created by -
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)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1400
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 713
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Floxin® (ofloxacin)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ocuflox® (ofloxacin)
