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Skifi Az is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Secondary and off-label uses of Skifi Az have also been mentioned below.
The correct dosage of Skifi Az 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.
Skifi Az also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Injection Site Allergic Reaction. Some other side effects of Skifi Az have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Skifi Az 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.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Skifi Az is Safe for pregnant women and Safe for women who are breastfeeding. Further, the section on Skifi Az related warnings talks about Skifi Az's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
The section on Skifi Az contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Skifi Az with other medicines has been reported. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Skifi Az is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Skifi Az 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 |
| 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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Is the use of Skifi Az safe for pregnant women?
Pregnant women can take Skifi AZ without worrying about any side effects.
Is the use of Skifi Az safe during breastfeeding?
Skifi AZ is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Skifi Az on the Kidneys?
Skifi AZ may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Skifi Az on the Liver?
Skifi AZ may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.
What is the effect of Skifi Az on the Heart?
Skifi AZ has very mild side effects on the heart.
Skifi Az should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Life Threatening
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Skifi Az unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Skifi Az habit forming or addictive?
Skifi Az is not addictive in nature.
Interaction between Food and Skifi Az
Taking Skifi Az with food is safe.
Interaction between Alcohol and Skifi Az
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Skifi Az and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
Yes, Skifi AZ 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, [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.
Skifi AZ 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, Skifi AZ can be taken with augmentin, 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.
Yes, Skifi AZ 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.
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References
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