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Mekxim OF is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Mekxim OF depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Mekxim OF 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
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Is the use of Mekxim OF safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Mekxim OF. It is best to stop taking Mekxim OF immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.
Is the use of Mekxim OF safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding can experience some moderate side effects of Mekxim OF. Immediately discontinue Mekxim OF if you observe any side effects. Contact your doctor, and restart using it only if your doctor considers it safe for you.
What is the effect of Mekxim OF on the Kidneys?
Mekxim OF rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Mekxim OF on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Mekxim OF on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Mekxim OF on the Heart?
Mekxim OF may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Mekxim OF 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 Mekxim OF unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Mekxim OF habit forming or addictive?
Mekxim OF does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Mekxim OF
Some foods when eaten with Mekxim OF can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.
Interaction between Alcohol and Mekxim OF
Consuming Mekxim OF with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
No, you can not buy Mekxim OF over-the-counter. It is a prescription drug, without prescription of a healthcare practitioner, you can not buy directly from the pharmacy. It is for our own safety, please remember taking antibiotics without doctors advice can lead to unwanted side effects.
Yes, Mekxim OF 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.
Avoid taking Mekxim OF with azithromycin, because it can cause a heart-related problems. However, if you are experiencing any unwanted effects after consuming these two medicines at the same time then consult your doctor and follow his/her instruction.
Mekxim OF can be taken orally or intravenously. Medicine should be ideally taken with food(a light meal). Take this medicine in the required quantity and duration as prescribed by your doctor.
Yes Mekxim OF 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.
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