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Omnicef O, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Suspension,Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Other than this, Omnicef O has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Omnicef O. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Some other side effects of Omnicef O have been listed ahead. Such side effects of Omnicef O normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Omnicef O has a Safe effect for pregnant women and Safe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Omnicef O has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Omnicef O related warnings section.
Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Omnicef O contraindications section.
Besides this, Omnicef O may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Omnicef O is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Omnicef 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 |
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 Omnicef O safe for pregnant women?
Omnicef O is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Omnicef O safe during breastfeeding?
Omnicef O is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Omnicef O on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Omnicef O on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Omnicef O on the Liver?
Omnicef O is not harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Omnicef O on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Omnicef O for the heart.
Omnicef O 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 Omnicef O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Omnicef O habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Omnicef O is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Omnicef O. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Omnicef O only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Omnicef O is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Omnicef O
Taking Omnicef O with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Omnicef O
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Omnicef O with alcohol.
Omnicef O 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, Omnicef 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.
Omnicef O and doxycyclin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. However, it doesn't mean that no interactions exist between them. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Omnicef O can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.
No, you can not buy Omnicef O 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.
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References
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US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Suprax® (cefixime)