Safix LB 100 Tablet: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Safix Lb Information

Safix Lb, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Safix Lb also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

The correct dosage of Safix Lb depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Common side effects of Safix Lb include Bloating or fullness, Dyspepsia, Flatulence. Normally, these side effects of Safix Lb are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

Safix Lb's effect during pregnancy is Unknown and Safe while nursing. It is important to know if Safix Lb has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Safix Lb related warnings section.

Safix Lb can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Safix Lb in conditions like Allergy.

Besides this, Safix Lb may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Safix Lb is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.

Safix Lb Benefits & Uses
Safix Lb Dosage & How to Take
Safix Lb Side Effects
Safix Lb Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Safix Lb with Other Drugs
Safix Lb Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Safix Lb
Safix Lb Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Safix Lb Benefits & Uses

Safix Lb is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Tonsillitis
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis
Throat Infection
Ear Infection
Gonorrhea

Safix Lb Dosage & How to Take

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)	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg) / Lactobacillus (60 Millionspores)
Adult	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg) / Lactobacillus (60 Millionspores)
Geriatric	Disease: Diarrhoea (Loose Motions) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 2 daily Course Duration: 10 days Special Instructions: Dosage strength: Cefixime (200 mg) / Lactobacillus (60 Millionspores)

Safix Lb Related Warnings

Is the use of Safix Lb safe for pregnant women?

No research has been done to ascertain the safety of Safix LB in pregnant women. If you are pregnant, it is best to ask a doctor to know if you can take it.

Unknown
Is the use of Safix Lb safe during breastfeeding?

Safix LB does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Safix Lb on the Kidneys?

Safix LB can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Safix Lb on the Liver?

There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Safix LB. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.

Moderate
What is the effect of Safix Lb on the Heart?

There is no research available on the side effects of Safix LB on the heart. Therefore, its impact is unknown.

Unknown

Severe Interaction of Safix Lb with Other Drugs

Safix Lb should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Warfarin

Safix Lb Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Safix Lb unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Safix Lb

Is this Safix Lb habit forming or addictive?

Safix Lb is not addictive in nature.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Safix Lb as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Safix Lb only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Safix Lb is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Safix Lb Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Safix Lb

It is safe to take Safix Lb with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Safix Lb

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Safix Lb as it can have severe side effects.

Severe

Frequently asked Questions about Safix Lb

Question almost 6 years ago

How does Safix LB works?

Dr. Ayush Pandey MBBS, PG Diploma , General Physician

Safix LB 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.

Question over 5 years ago

How long can I safely take Safix LB?

Dr. Rahul Poddar MBBS, DNB, MBBS, DNB , General Surgery

Safix LB can be safely taken as long as it has been prescribed by your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

How to use Safix LB?

Dr. B. K. Agrawal MBBS, MD , Cardiology, General Physician, Internal Medicine

Safix LB 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Can I take Safix LB with paracetamol?

Dr Anjum Mujawar MBBS, MBBS , Emergency Medicine

Yes, Safix LB 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.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Safix LB treat typhoid fever?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Yes Safix LB 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.