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Safex is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis. Safex also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
The optimal dosage of Safex is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. 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.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Safex as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Safex go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
In addition, Safex's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Warnings related to Safex's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Other contraindications of Safex have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Safex may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Safex is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Safex 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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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Safex is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Safex safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Safex in pregnant women.
Is the use of Safex safe during breastfeeding?
Safex does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Safex on the Kidneys?
Very few cases of side effects of Safex on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Safex on the Liver?
Using Safex does not have any harmful effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Safex on the Heart?
Safex is completely safe for the heart.
Safex 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 Safex unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Safex habit forming or addictive?
Safex does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Safex you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Safex only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Safex in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Safex
It is safe to take Safex with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Safex
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Safex with alcohol will be.
Safex 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.
Yes, [medicine] can cause stomach upset if taken on an empty stomach. It is a common side effect of this drug. Please inform your doctor if you are experiencing severe stomach upset after taking this medicine.
Yes, Safex can cause diarrhea by disturbing bacterial flora of gut. It is a common side effect of this drug. However, if you are experiencing severe diarrhea after consuming this medicine inform the doctor immediately and check if you can discontinue the medicine. Try keeping yourself hydrated, drink plenty of fluids and take ample rest.
Yes Safex 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.
Yes, Safex can treat tooth infection. However, it is best to consult your doctor and go for the right treatment.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience