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Sepomax is an allopathic medicine Secondary and off-label uses of Sepomax have also been mentioned below. The correct dosage of Sepomax depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Sepomax is used to treat the following -
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 |
Adult(Male) |
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Geriatric |
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Adult(Female) |
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13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Is the use of Sepomax safe for pregnant women?
There are no side effects of Sepomax in pregnant women.
Is the use of Sepomax safe during breastfeeding?
Sepomax is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Sepomax on the Kidneys?
Sepomax rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Sepomax on the Liver?
Sepomax does not damage the liver.
What is the effect of Sepomax on the Heart?
There are no any side effects of Sepomax for the heart.
Sepomax should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sepomax unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Sepomax habit forming or addictive?
Sepomax is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Sepomax you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.
Is it safe?
Sepomax should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Sepomax is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Sepomax
You can take Sepomax with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Sepomax
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sepomax with alcohol will be.
No, Sepomax does not cover the strains related to Pseudomonas species. They are generally found to be resistant to Sepomax. However, an antibiotic sensitivity test is recommended to confirm its resistance.
Yes, Sepomax can be taken with aspirin. No harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. It is safe to take Sepomax along with aspirin if it does not exceed recommended doses. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Sepomax is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, hence do not take this drug without consulting doctor to avoid bacterial resistance and unpleasant side effects. It can be harmful to patients to take this medicine without a doctor's advice.
Sepomax is a brand name of cefuroxime and it comes in multiple dosage forms such as tablet, capsule, injection, and syrup. It is a prescription drug that belongs to the class of drugs called cephalosporins. It is a broad spectrum antibiotic which is used in the treatment and prevention of various bacterial infections. It is mainly used in the treatment of pharyngitis/tonsillitis which is an infection of the throat and tonsils, urinary tract infections which are an infection of the urinary system, and otitis media which is an infection of the middle ear. It is also used in the treatment of gonorrhea which is a sexually transmitted disease and skin infections.
Yes, Sepomax can treat pneumonia. Along with pneumonia, it can also be used in the treatment of bronchitis caused by bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Haemophilus parainfluenzae.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Ceftin (cefuroxime axetil)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 727
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 302-312