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Litacef X Benefits & Uses

Litacef X is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Gonorrhea
Meningitis
Ear Infection
Blood Infection
Lyme disease

Other Benefits

Litacef X 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

Litacef X Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Litacef X is used -

Severe

Diarrhoea
पेट दर्द
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Sore throat
Steven-johnsons syndrome
Erythema

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Rash
Headache
Urticaria
Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Chills
पेट की गैस
Flushing

Litacef X Related Warnings

Is the use of Litacef X safe for pregnant women?

Litacef X is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Litacef X safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Litacef X as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Litacef X on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Litacef X on kidney have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Litacef X on the Liver?

Litacef X has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Litacef X on the Heart?

Litacef X is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Litacef X with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Calcium

Calcium Carbonate

Leucovorin Calcium

Moderate

Cyclosporin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Warfarin

Amikacin

Litacef X Contraindications

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

Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Jaundice
Sexually transmitted diseases
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Drug Allergy
Syphilis

Frequently asked Questions about Litacef X

Is this Litacef X habit forming or addictive?

No, there is no any evidence that Litacef X is addictive.

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

You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Litacef X. So it is best to avoid driving.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Litacef X only as per medical advice.

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

No, Litacef X cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Litacef X Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Litacef X

It is safe to take Litacef X with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Litacef X

Information about the interaction of Litacef X and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Litacef X

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Litacef X cause thrombocytopenia?

Dr. Kishan Barnwal MBBS , General Physician

Occasionally Litacef X can cause drug-induced thrombocytopenia (blood clot formation in a vessel). However, if you experience severe thrombocytopenia after taking this medicine, please immediately seek medical help.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Litacef X?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

Litacef X is a brand name for ceftriaxone. 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 over 5 years ago

Is Litacef X used in the treatment of typhoid fever?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Yes Litacef X is used to treat typhoid fever. It is a second-line treatment for typhoid fever. If other antibiotics are resistant to salmonella typhi then it is very effective to treat typhoid fever. However, it is best to consult your doctor about the right treatment for typhoid fever.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Litacef X without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Rajeev Kumar Ranjan MBBS, MS , Urology, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology

Litacef X 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Litacef X cause neurotoxicity?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Rarely Litacef X can cause neurotoxicity. It is a reversible side effect of this drug, the symptoms caused due to drug-induced neurotoxicity often disappear after this drug is stopped. However, if you experience convulsions, agitation, weakness and severe nausea do not hesitate to inform your doctor without any further delay.