Swicexin: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Swicexin Information

Swicexin is a prescription medicine that is available as a Capsule. Bacterial Infections are some of its major therapeutic uses. Swicexin also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.

Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Swicexin. 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.

Swicexin also has some side effects, the most common being Nausea or vomiting, Allergic reaction, Rash. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Swicexin can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Swicexin 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.

In addition, Swicexin's effect is Safe during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Swicexin related warnings talks about Swicexin's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Swicexin contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Swicexin have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

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

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

Swicexin Benefits & Uses

Swicexin is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Bacterial Infections

Other Benefits

Skin Infections (Read More - From Turmeric to Aloe Vera : How to Manage Skin Infections with Home Remedies)
Ear Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (Read More - Home remedies for UTI)
Bronchitis (Read More - How to Treat Bronchitis at Home: Simple and Effective Remedies)
Prostatitis
Osteomyelitis
Kidney Infection
Tonsillitis
Sore Throat (Read More - Home remedies for sore throat)
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Pneumonia

Swicexin 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
Adult	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Bacterial Infections Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 500 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 6 hourly Course Duration: 2 weeks Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Swicexin Related Warnings

Is the use of Swicexin safe for pregnant women?

Swicexin is safe for pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Swicexin safe during breastfeeding?

Swicexin does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.

Safe
What is the effect of Swicexin on the Kidneys?

Swicexin rarely affects the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Swicexin on the Liver?

Swicexin does not damage the liver.

Safe
What is the effect of Swicexin on the Heart?

Using Swicexin does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Swicexin with Other Drugs

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

Moderate

Metformin

Ethinyl Estradiol

Bumetanide

Bumetanide Tablet

Drospirenone

Swicexin Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Gastritis
Diabetes

Frequently asked Questions about Swicexin

Is this Swicexin habit forming or addictive?

Swicexin does not cause addiction.

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

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Swicexin since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Swicexin only on doctor's advice.

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

No, Swicexin cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Swicexin Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Swicexin

Taking Swicexin with food is safe.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Swicexin

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Swicexin with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Swicexin

Question about 5 years ago

Can Swicexin treat UTI?

Dr. Madhur Anand MBBS, MS , General Surgery

Yes, Swicexin can treat uncomplicated urinary tract infections (infection of the urinary system caused by bacteria Escherichia coli or Klebsiella pneumoniae). It works by preventing the cell wall synthesis in bacteria by binding to specific proteins (penicillin-binding proteins). The cell wall protects the bacteria from the environment, in the absence of this cell wall, the bacteria becomes vulnerable and dies.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Swicexin cause headache?

Dr. Roshni Poonja MBBS , General Physician, Internal Medicine

Yes, Swicexin might cause a headache. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause of a headache is still unknown. If you experience a severe headache after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and take rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor without any further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

Can Swicexin cause itching?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Swicexin might cause itching. It is a rare side effect of this drug. If you are experiencing itching after taking this drug, then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor without any further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Swicexin cover anaerobes?

Dr. Haleema Yezdani MBBS , General Physician

No, Swicexin does not cover anaerobes because Swicexin is a first-generation cephalosporin which is resistant against anaerobes.

Question almost 5 years ago

Does Swicexin treat strep throat?

Dr. Suhas Bhargav MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Swicexin can treat strep throat or streptococcal pharyngitis which is an infection of the throat that results in a sore throat caused by bacteria Streptococcus pyogenes. Since Swicexin is a prescription drug and an antibiotic, you are advised not to take Swicexin by yourself.