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Safexim O is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Ear Infection, Tonsillitis, Bronchitis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Safexim O have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Safexim O depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Safexim O as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Safexim O go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Safexim O has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Moderate effect on lactating mothers. In addition, Safexim O's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Safexim O related warnings section.
Safexim O can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Safexim O in conditions like Atrial Fibrillation, Heart Failure, Myasthenia Gravis (MG). Other contraindications of Safexim O have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Additionally, Safexim O may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Safexim O is not safe while driving, and is is not addictive in nature.
Safexim 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
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Is the use of Safexim O safe for pregnant women?
Safexim O can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Safexim O, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Safexim O safe during breastfeeding?
Safexim O 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 Safexim O on the Kidneys?
Safexim O rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Safexim O on the Liver?
Safexim O may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Safexim O on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Safexim O on the heart have been reported.
Safexim O 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 Safexim O unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Safexim O habit forming or addictive?
Safexim O does not cause addiction.
Interaction between Food and Safexim O
Safexim O may take longer to act if you eat some foods while taking it. Follow your doctor's advice on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Safexim O
Taking Safexim O with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
Safexim 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.
Safexim O 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.
Safexim O 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.
Safexim 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.
Discontinuing Safexim O in between may promote resistant to bacteria which result in relapse of infection. You are recommended to complete the 7 - 14 days course even after getting symptomatic relief. In case you feel any discomfort such as breathing difficulties and skin reactions while taking this medicine please inform your doctor immediately.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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