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Respiclav is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet, Syrup. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Respiclav have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Respiclav depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Respiclav also has some side effects, the most common being Diarrhoea, Abdominal Pain, Heartburn. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Respiclav can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Respiclav are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Respiclav is Unknown for pregnant women and Moderate for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Respiclav has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Respiclav related warnings section.
Respiclav is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Kidney Disease are examples of such conditions.
Drug reaction of Respiclav with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Respiclav is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Respiclav 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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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Respiclav safe for pregnant women?
The effects of Respiclav on pregnant women are unknown since no research has been done to ascertain it yet.
Is the use of Respiclav safe during breastfeeding?
Respiclav can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Respiclav on the Kidneys?
Respiclav may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Respiclav on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Respiclav. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Respiclav on the Heart?
Information about safety of Respiclav for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Respiclav 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 Respiclav unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Respiclav habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Respiclav is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
You may feel sleepy or tired after taking Respiclav. So it is best to avoid driving.
Is it safe?
Yes, Respiclav is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Respiclav is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Respiclav
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Respiclav with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Respiclav
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Respiclav.
Respiclav and amoxicillin can be taken together, as there are no reported harmful interactions between them. It gives synergistic effects after taking these two medicines together. Please take if prescribed by a doctor.
Respiclav 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.
Avoid taking Respiclav 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.
Yes, Respiclav 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.
Respiclav 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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