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Kevixi is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Syrup. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. The alternative uses of Kevixi have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Kevixi. 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 Kevixi have been listed ahead. These side effects of Kevixi 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.
In addition, Kevixi's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Kevixi related warnings talks about Kevixi's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Kevixi contraindications section.
Drug interactions for Kevixi have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Kevixi is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Kevixi 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 Kevixi safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Kevixi in pregnant women.
Is the use of Kevixi safe during breastfeeding?
Kevixi does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Kevixi on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Kevixi on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Kevixi on the Liver?
There are no any side effects of Kevixi on the liver.
What is the effect of Kevixi on the Heart?
Kevixi is not harmful for the heart.
Kevixi should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Kevixi unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Kevixi habit forming or addictive?
Kevixi is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Kevixi you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Kevixi only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Kevixi cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Kevixi
You can take Kevixi with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Kevixi
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Kevixi and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Kevixi 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.
Yes, Kevixi 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.
Kevixi can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Discontinuing Kevixi 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.
Kevixi 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 -
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)